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X209 VFC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,018 mi
Last recorded156,018 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX209 VFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 156,018 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 155,115 miles

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

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

underside corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2021 151,124 miles

General Underbody & Component Corrosion

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer Box Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 151,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer Box Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 149,055 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 149,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 146,985 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 145,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Park brake little reserve travel

Transfere box output shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 29 Sep 2017 141,763 miles

Fuel filter water drain plug damp

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Chassis rail corroded

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Chassis rail corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 138,191 miles

all four tyres perished and cracking

handbrake poor

Pass 16 Oct 2015 135,187 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 130,201 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 125,252 miles

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 1 Oct 2012 119,468 miles

Oil leak

exhaust joints detreriorated

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 15 Oct 2011 117,269 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 111,541 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 104,510 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 98,775 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 98,547 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 92,065 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 81,645 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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X209 VFC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X209 VFC, 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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X209 VFC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 October 2000.

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