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W381 FCT

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

193,162 mi
Last recorded193,162 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW381 FCT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 193,162 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 179,184 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 179,049 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 175,072 miles

fuel pipes rusting

Fail 18 Jul 2017 175,062 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes rusting

Pass 19 Jul 2016 172,213 miles

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

both side steps under rails corroded

rear chassis rusting

Fail 19 Jul 2016 172,213 miles

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

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

both side steps under rails corroded

rear chassis rusting

Pass 2 Apr 2015 168,358 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 164,940 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 161,624 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 161,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 155,475 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 148,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake diss worn

Pass 15 Mar 2010 140,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 127,897 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 116,797 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 116,797 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 99,451 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 94,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 94,996 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 73,307 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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W381 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 W381 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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W381 FCT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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