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X529 FHL

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,198 mi
Last recorded164,198 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX529 FHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 164,198 miles

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

slight surface rust on chassis

Pass 10 Jul 2014 153,931 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Lower front bumper/cross member heavily corroded & holed

Nearside No plate lamp dim

Offside Rear chasis leg heavily corroded within towbar fixings

Oil leak

all welding repairs covered in underseal unable to see fully the welding repair

Fail 3 Jul 2014 153,912 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Lower front bumper/cross member heavily corroded & holed

Nearside No plate lamp dim

Offside Rear chasis leg heavily corroded within towbar fixings

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2013 145,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f tyre scrubbed on sidewall

n/s/r tyre scrubbed on sidewall

Fail 8 Jul 2013 145,316 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f tyre scrubbed on sidewall

n/s/r tyre scrubbed on sidewall

Pass 28 Jun 2012 130,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2012 130,024 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2011 109,655 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Corrosion on both rear chassis legs. Not considered excessive at time of test.

Nearside front sidelight dim.

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2011 109,535 miles

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

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Corrosion on both rear chassis legs. Not considered excessive at time of test.

Nearside front sidelight dim.

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2010 94,932 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 94,920 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 86,578 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 86,578 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 77,201 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 77,201 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 70,706 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 70,706 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 63,212 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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X529 FHL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X529 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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X529 FHL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 December 2000.

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