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X497 FHL

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,892 mi
Last recorded143,892 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX497 FHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 143,892 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassi near towbar mounting very dry and scaly (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 143,892 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassi near towbar mounting very dry and scaly (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 136,281 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides main chassis showing signs of metal fatigue (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 136,281 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides main chassis showing signs of metal fatigue (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 125,123 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 114,760 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 May 2013 103,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

front bumper metal reinforcement section showing corrosion - not structural to vehicle

vehicle showing signs of slight corrosion on underside - remedial action advised

Pass 8 May 2013 103,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

front bumper metal reinforcement section showing corrosion - not structural to vehicle

vehicle showing signs of slight corrosion on underside - remedial action advised

Pass 14 May 2012 95,487 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 86,892 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 76,630 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 68,104 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 68,100 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 60,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2007 52,519 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 44,321 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 41,454 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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X497 FHL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X497 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 X497 FHL registered?

X497 FHL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 December 2000.

Is X497 FHL safe to buy?

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