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X962 VFC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

169,600 mi
Last recorded169,600 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX962 VFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 169,600 miles

Offside Inner sill section corroded

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 167,248 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 159,509 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 149,399 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing inpection of belt

Pass 7 Jul 2015 140,771 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2015 140,765 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 137,562 miles

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

rear wiper broken

Fail 16 May 2014 137,547 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper broken

Pass 16 May 2013 133,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside front door check strap insecure

Fail 16 May 2013 133,528 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside front door check strap insecure

Fail 28 Apr 2012 129,322 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 129,322 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 129,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

hill desent light on

near side rear indicator lense damaged

t c light warning light on

Pass 18 May 2011 124,150 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2011 124,147 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 119,270 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2009 107,244 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 92,660 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 86,583 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 81,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 81,770 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 78,521 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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X962 VFC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 X962 VFC, 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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X962 VFC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 November 2000.

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