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X242 FGC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,545 mi
Last recorded122,545 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX242 FGC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 122,545 miles

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.

Fail 3 Oct 2023 122,544 miles

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.

Pass 28 Feb 2023 120,538 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 116,836 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 116,836 miles

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))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 110,893 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 106,203 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 100,523 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 100,459 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 89,602 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 79,413 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 79,413 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 73,270 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 69,604 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 64,895 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 64,895 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 59,053 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2011 53,606 miles

rear boot seats folded away

Fail 21 Oct 2011 53,606 miles

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

rear boot seats folded away

Pass 29 Oct 2010 47,833 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 43,472 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 39,953 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 35,760 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 25 Oct 2006 31,700 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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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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