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X477 FGM

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

223,900 mi
Last recorded223,900 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX477 FGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 223,900 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

welding / underseal evident underside

Pass 26 Oct 2022 220,936 miles

Lower Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 218,477 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 218,477 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 213,929 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 210,970 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 206,864 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 198,392 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 23 Oct 2017 198,390 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Oct 2016 138,467 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 188,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 180,089 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 170,547 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 161,534 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 154,994 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 151,708 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 15 Oct 2010 146,930 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 141,736 miles

front pads getting low

n/s/f tyre close to limit in center

Pass 15 Oct 2008 131,150 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 122,210 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 122,210 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Air suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 102,985 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 102,148 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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X477 FGM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 X477 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 X477 FGM registered?

X477 FGM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is X477 FGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X477 FGM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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