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X221 FGM

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

177,402 mi
Last recorded177,402 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX221 FGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 177,402 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 170,702 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 170,695 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 162,538 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearly cord inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

various chassis surface rust

Pass 17 Nov 2016 152,450 miles

Offside step rusting.

Fail 15 Nov 2016 152,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside step rusting.

Pass 12 Dec 2015 141,027 miles

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

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

Rattle from front of engine

oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2015 141,027 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Rattle from front of engine

oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2015 140,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 134,645 miles

2x rear tyres cracking but not deep enough to see or reach cords

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2014 134,616 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2013 130,904 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2013 130,893 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 126,960 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 126,960 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 119,147 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 111,957 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 111,954 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 106,297 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 106,290 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 100,404 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 95,898 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 95,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 93,939 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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X221 FGM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 X221 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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X221 FGM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 October 2000.

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