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X498 FGM

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,341 mi
Last recorded129,341 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX498 FGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 129,341 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 123,693 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 117,519 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 111,464 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2012 111,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2011 104,955 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 97,385 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2010 97,385 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2009 90,019 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 90,019 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 82,027 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn.

Exhaust noisey.

o/s rear sidelight not as bright as n/s.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 75,104 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 75,102 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn close to excess

Fail 18 Sep 2006 68,931 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 68,931 miles

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

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

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

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

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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X498 FGM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X498 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 X498 FGM registered?

X498 FGM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2000.

Is X498 FGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X498 FGM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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