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X524 FVC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

160,241 mi
Last recorded160,241 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX524 FVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 160,241 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel tank corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2013 159,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel tank corroded

Pass 2 May 2012 144,967 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear indicator lense cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2012 144,967 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear indicator lense cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2011 134,190 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 134,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 122,731 miles

both rear tyres tread at 2mm offside front at 3mm

Fail 1 Dec 2009 122,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres tread at 2mm offside front at 3mm

Pass 29 Oct 2008 112,050 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 105,821 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 105,796 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 92,881 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 92,881 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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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X524 FVC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 X524 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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What year was X524 FVC registered?

X524 FVC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 October 2000.

Is X524 FVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X524 FVC shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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