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X166 FGM

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

235,756 mi
Last recorded235,756 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX166 FGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2021 235,756 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Pannard arm on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Pannard arm on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced nearside and offside corodded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in surface corossion

Pass 11 Dec 2020 221,594 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced nearside & offside corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 201,312 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement diff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear nearside & offside body mounts corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 186,031 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 185,791 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level Low (not showing in reservoir)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 172,418 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 172,095 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 159,320 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 154,826 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight corrosion around fuel tank mountings

slight corrosion to both sides rear chassis

slight rear suspension fluid leak

Fail 14 Nov 2014 154,826 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight corrosion around fuel tank mountings

slight corrosion to both sides rear chassis

slight rear suspension fluid leak

Pass 19 Nov 2013 149,455 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 149,455 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 139,938 miles

2 slight windscreen chips

surface corrosion on both rear chassis legs

Pass 25 Nov 2011 129,085 miles

Rear diff wet

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

air bag light on

Fail 25 Nov 2011 129,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear diff wet

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

air bag light on

Pass 3 Nov 2010 118,668 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 27 Oct 2009 108,485 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 108,482 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 96,383 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 96,381 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S front tyre underinflated

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 135,545 miles

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

n/s/f orange light not working

Fail 11 Oct 2007 134,729 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

n/s/f orange light not working

Pass 10 Oct 2006 70,896 miles

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

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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X166 FGM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X166 FGM, 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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X166 FGM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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