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X233 FGM

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,806 mi
Last recorded149,806 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX233 FGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 149,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy and slight play. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component under tray fitted hard to see (2.1.5 (a))

Rear chassis has slight corrosion.

Pass 30 May 2019

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

under side of car heavily corroded,muddy and signs of previous repair.

Fail 12 Jan 2019 139,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with blue chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with blue chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all steering / suspension components corroded

brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded

washer jets weak

Pass 6 Jan 2018 136,591 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all 4 (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake pipes corroded

all steering and suspension corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2018 136,578 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all 4 (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake pipes corroded

all steering and suspension corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2016 125,909 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 120,111 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

small chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Oct 2014 112,029 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 100,822 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 81,302 miles

possible coolant leak from engine area (radiator?)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 72,838 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 70,886 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 67,746 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 65,598 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 62,039 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 55,783 miles

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

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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X233 FGM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X233 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 X233 FGM registered?

X233 FGM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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