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X195 FVC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

124,242 mi
Last recorded124,242 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX195 FVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 124,242 miles

auto transmission fluid leak

both rear BUMP STOPS missing

power steering pump noisey

Fail 2 Nov 2017 124,242 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

auto transmission fluid leak

both rear BUMP STOPS missing

power steering pump noisey

Pass 21 Nov 2016 117,362 miles

underside rusty

Fail 26 Oct 2016 117,361 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 112,184 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 112,184 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 110,710 miles

all flexi brake hose metal ends corroded not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r outer brake pad very low and rear discs worn not below limits at time of test.

slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar end link not to x/s at time of test.

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar end link not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f track rod end not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 19 Feb 2014 110,706 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all flexi brake hose metal ends corroded not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f trailing arm rear bush worn not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r outer brake pad very low and rear discs worn not below limits at time of test.

slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar end link not to x/s at time of test.

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar end link not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f track rod end not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 107,739 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 105,243 miles

all flexi brake hose metal ends corroded not to x/s at time of test.

rear brake discs corroded at time of test.

rear brake pads very low at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/r anti-roll bar end link not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 20 Feb 2012 105,243 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

all flexi brake hose metal ends corroded not to x/s at time of test.

rear brake discs corroded at time of test.

rear brake pads very low at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/r anti-roll bar end link not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 101,666 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 101,654 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 92,173 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 92,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre slightly lumpy tread not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 85,200 miles

steering box damp (but oil level correct)

windscreen wipers slightly split & poor condition

Fail 10 Oct 2008 85,140 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

has oil seepage on pipe to front anti roll bar control unit

o/s/rear outer tail lamp bulb not working

power steering fluid level low

two child seats fitted limiting seat belt checks

Pass 12 Sep 2007 77,467 miles

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

two child seats fitted. front hydraulic levelling pipes damp, rears rusty

Fail 11 Sep 2007 77,435 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

hydraulic ride height pipes at front damp, rear rusty

three child seats fitted limiting seat belt tests

Pass 25 Aug 2006 68,837 miles

Offside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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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X195 FVC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 X195 FVC, 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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X195 FVC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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