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X512 FVC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

135,972 mi
Last recorded135,972 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX512 FVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 135,972 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

steering, tie rod is slightly bent

Pass 18 Mar 2014 129,997 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both rear, rear seats not fitted

vehicle is dirty

Fail 14 Mar 2014 129,724 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 121,254 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 113,420 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 105,921 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 97,882 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 88,196 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 75,839 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 65,041 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 53,540 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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X512 FVC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X512 FVC, 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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X512 FVC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 October 2000.

Is X512 FVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X512 FVC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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