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X971 FCB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,046 mi
Last recorded141,046 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX971 FCB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 141,046 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 138,713 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r chasis box section corroded

vehicle under body corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2015 133,766 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 127,008 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 117,420 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 117,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 109,941 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 106,106 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 106,106 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 101,290 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 96,279 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 91,349 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 87,535 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 76,547 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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X971 FCB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X971 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.

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What year was X971 FCB registered?

X971 FCB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X971 FCB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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