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X531 FHL

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,988 mi
Last recorded137,988 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX531 FHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2019 137,988 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking front (2.1.5 (a))

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

off side rear back plate corroded

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 26 Oct 2018 133,527 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 131,030 miles

Front shock turrets/rings rusty

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 131,030 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front shock turrets/rings rusty

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 126,656 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 116,976 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 116,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

surface rust underside

Pass 4 Dec 2013 116,244 miles

surface rust underside

Pass 29 Dec 2011 115,351 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 103,477 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 92,479 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 92,476 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 84,261 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 75,379 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 64,302 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 53,767 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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X531 FHL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X531 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X531 FHL registered?

X531 FHL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 December 2000.

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