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X473 FAW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

81,286 mi
Last recorded81,286 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX473 FAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 81,286 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 81,287 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp is not working

Pass 2 Jun 2025 80,755 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 80,753 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 79,651 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 76,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 76,811 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 76,768 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 76,637 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 75,794 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 75,265 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 74,638 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 73,972 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 73,972 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 73,297 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 72,693 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 71,000 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 71,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 67,317 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 66,836 miles

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

nearside rear foot brake slightly lazy

rear seat in stowed away position when vehicle presented for test preventing full inspection of rear belts

Pass 19 May 2009 59,907 miles

wipers showing wear

Fail 19 May 2009 59,907 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wipers showing wear

Pass 7 Mar 2008 51,940 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 43,830 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 43,830 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 34,301 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 34,301 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 34,297 miles

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 34,297 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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X473 FAW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 X473 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.

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What year was X473 FAW registered?

X473 FAW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 October 2000.

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