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X961 FCB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

149,160 mi
Last recorded149,160 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX961 FCB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 149,160 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 147,275 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 144,291 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 140,937 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 139,626 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 133,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 127,053 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre low on edges

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

outside steps are corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2018 118,899 miles

Lower Oil leak

Lower Oil leak

outside steps corroded iner bottom

Fail 8 Jan 2018 118,855 miles

Central Rear seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Lower Oil leak

Lower Oil leak

outside steps corroded iner bottom

Pass 22 Dec 2016 115,654 miles

Front Oil leak

Rear bump stops missing

side steps slightly corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2016 115,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Oil leak

Rear bump stops missing

side steps slightly corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2015 112,525 miles

All tyres slightly deteriorated and N/S rear has small splits.

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

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

Side steps slightly corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2015 112,508 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

All tyres slightly deteriorated and N/S rear has small splits.

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

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

Side steps slightly corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2014 109,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 108,992 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 105,414 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 105,397 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Wheel stud missing on spare tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2013 102,500 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 102,500 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 93,740 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 84,154 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 84,154 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 75,954 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 68,386 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 61,985 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 52,427 miles

front lower nudge bar corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2006 42,002 miles

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

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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X961 FCB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 X961 FCB, 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 X961 FCB registered?

X961 FCB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X961 FCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X961 FCB shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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