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X526 FHL

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,555 mi
Last recorded136,555 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX526 FHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 136,555 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 114,929 miles

both rear chassis rails welded and repairs covered in underseal

Fail 12 Nov 2015 114,929 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear chassis rails welded and repairs covered in underseal

Pass 14 Nov 2014 109,633 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 109,594 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 105,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 105,155 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 99,491 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 91,888 miles

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 88,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 88,062 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 135,463 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 77,013 miles

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

n/s/door mirror crack

steering box slightly leeking

Fail 17 Oct 2008 77,013 miles

n/s/door mirror crack

steering box slightly leeking

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 67,894 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2006 60,275 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 60,275 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 48,405 miles

nsf tyre low

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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X526 FHL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X526 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 X526 FHL registered?

X526 FHL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 December 2000.

Is X526 FHL safe to buy?

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