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W388 FCT

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,092 mi
Last recorded158,092 miles
Recorded on8 May 2010
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW388 FCT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2010 158,092 miles

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre has two nails in tread

steering box wet in oil

Fail 6 May 2010 158,092 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre has two nails in tread

steering box wet in oil

Pass 30 Jan 2009 139,989 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 124,170 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 110,582 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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W388 FCT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W388 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 W388 FCT registered?

W388 FCT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W388 FCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W388 FCT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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