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X759 FBU

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,261 mi
Last recorded133,261 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX759 FBU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 133,261 miles

cracks in all tyres

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 133,260 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

cracks in all tyres

Fail 13 Oct 2014 119,777 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 119,777 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 114,407 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 114,407 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 104,203 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 103,922 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 103,920 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 103,676 miles

Oil leak

SRS light illuminated

Pass 28 Apr 2010 100,509 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 100,509 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 May 2009 96,423 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 90,850 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 90,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 77,477 miles

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

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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X759 FBU is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X759 FBU, 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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X759 FBU is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 December 2000.

Is X759 FBU safe to buy?

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