MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,545 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front stabiliser bar between chassis is corroded.
Nearside Front Floor to inner wing corroded.
Nearside Rear Bump stop missing
Offside Front Floor to inner wing corroded.
Offside Front Suspension low.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Surface corrosion under vehicle.
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.811 (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 4.489 (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases In two places. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front stabiliser bar between chassis is corroded.
Nearside Front Floor to inner wing corroded.
Nearside Rear Bump stop missing
Offside Front Floor to inner wing corroded.
Offside Front Suspension low.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Surface corrosion under vehicle.
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Corrosion to active anti roll bar control lines
Corrosion to exhaust system
Corrosion to underside of vehicle, mainly at rear
Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides on chassis (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis on both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))
corrosion forming to nearside bulkhead
rear exhaust hanger broken
rear exhaust mount broken
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
coolant level low
corrosion to rear chassis
general corrosion to underside of vehicle towards rear
suspension line on the offside looks damp, further investigation required
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
coolant level low
corrosion to rear chassis
general corrosion to underside of vehicle towards rear
rear exhaust mount broken
suspension line on the offside looks damp, further investigation required
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play from steering box (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis and cross member (6.6.6)
hydraulic suspension pipes corrosion forming
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. center (6.2.A.2)
unable to test center o/s seat belts
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
rear boot seats folded away
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear boot seats folded away
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advanced corrosion o/s/r metal brakepipe
rear seats folded away
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake pads wearing thin
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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X242 FGC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 X242 FGC, 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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X242 FGC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 November 2000.
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