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X472 FAW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

248,130 mi
Last recorded248,130 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX472 FAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 248,130 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front inner splash guards missing

fuel tank strap deteriorated but tank adequately secure

general underbody corrosion in relation to age of vehicle with no structural weakness

Pass 18 Jan 2013 241,699 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 241,699 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 236,536 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 236,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 223,399 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 208,404 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 188,712 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 172,571 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 105,467 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 141,601 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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X472 FAW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X472 FAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X472 FAW registered?

X472 FAW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 December 2000.

Is X472 FAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X472 FAW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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