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X173 FGM

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,137 mi
Last recorded104,137 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX173 FGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 104,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 104,113 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 103,709 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general age related under body corrosion

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Sep 2022 102,454 miles

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

general age related under body corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2013 100,612 miles

chassis very rusty and weak

nearside rear tyre low on tread

oil leaks

sills and radiator cross member rusty

Fail 4 Oct 2013 100,612 miles

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

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

chassis very rusty and weak

nearside rear tyre low on tread

oil leaks

sills and radiator cross member rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2012 98,543 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Oct 2012 98,534 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2011 93,416 miles

chassis & underbody corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2010 90,755 miles

chassis very rusty and weak

Pass 2 Dec 2008 87,360 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 84,511 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 84,510 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 76,291 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 76,157 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake pipes rusty

stone cips in window zone b

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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X173 FGM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X173 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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What year was X173 FGM registered?

X173 FGM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 November 2000.

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