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W365 FCT

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

201,690 mi
Last recorded201,690 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW365 FCT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2021 201,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front radiator support panel holed & corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 198,564 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 191,710 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 191,710 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 186,416 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 182,728 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 179,749 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 173,592 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 173,590 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 169,569 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 164,106 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight corrosion nearside front floor

slight corrosion nearside rear chassis

Fail 5 Apr 2013 164,106 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight corrosion nearside front floor

slight corrosion nearside rear chassis

Pass 15 Mar 2012 158,742 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 158,742 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 146,185 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 132,000 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

steering box damp

Fail 24 Mar 2010 132,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

steering box damp

Pass 26 Mar 2009 118,403 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 101,076 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 83,005 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 67,028 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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W365 FCT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 115,883 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W365 FCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 26 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W365 FCT registered?

W365 FCT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W365 FCT safe to buy?

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