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W379 FCT

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,917 mi
Last recorded146,917 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW379 FCT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 146,917 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2016 221,514 miles

Rear both bump stops missing

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 26 Apr 2016 221,376 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis seriously weakened (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis seriously weakened on lower face (6.1.B.2)

Rear both bump stops missing

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 30 Mar 2015 126,797 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 120,007 miles

Front lower bumper support corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Side steps corroded

Winscreen scratched

Fail 7 Apr 2014 119,969 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front lower bumper support corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Side steps corroded

Winscreen scratched

Pass 6 Apr 2013 112,558 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 106,976 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 106,976 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 100,788 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Apr 2011 100,788 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Apr 2010 94,478 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 87,217 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 76,323 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 76,180 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 67,483 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 57,993 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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W379 FCT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W379 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 W379 FCT registered?

W379 FCT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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