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X979 FKK

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

171,855 mi
Last recorded171,855 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX979 FKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 171,855 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 164,858 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear of centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Second row rear seats/ seat belts not tested- boot full

Fail 30 Jan 2020 164,843 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Rear of centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Second row rear seats/ seat belts not tested- boot full

Pass 31 Jan 2019 158,291 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CHASSIS (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CHASSIS (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 146,630 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 146,630 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 139,068 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under the body undersealed

Pass 3 Nov 2015 135,227 miles

Offside Rear chassis rail corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2015 135,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear chassis rail corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2014 129,971 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 129,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 125,940 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 123,919 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 115,600 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2011 115,600 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2010 104,196 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 99,783 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 99,716 miles

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)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

windscreen cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2008 95,027 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front washers part blocked

cracking scuffing & cuts to offside front tyre - scuffing to nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2007 89,062 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear brake back plate damp

Fail 16 Nov 2007 89,050 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear brake back plate damp

Fail 30 Oct 2006 81,864 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 81,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 74,394 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 74,594 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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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X979 FKK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 X979 FKK, 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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X979 FKK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 November 2000.

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