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X496 FHL

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,800 mi
Last recorded118,800 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX496 FHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 118,800 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 117,241 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 114,247 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 114,215 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 109,377 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 105,235 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 100,539 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 100,539 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 96,816 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 92,875 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2013 87,288 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 81,520 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2011 76,292 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 70,809 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 64,907 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 60,245 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 60,017 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 56,060 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 51,570 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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X496 FHL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 X496 FHL, 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 X496 FHL registered?

X496 FHL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 December 2000.

Is X496 FHL safe to buy?

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