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X984 FCB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

239,427 mi
Last recorded239,427 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX984 FCB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 239,427 miles

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

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner arches both sides have corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower all body mounts corroded

Lower underneath of vehicle has surface corrosion front to back would recommend a full wax oil

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis front to back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis front to back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms front and rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 239,602 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 239,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

brake warning lamp illuminated

under vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Aug 2020 238,933 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

oil residue on engine

Pass 23 Mar 2018 229,619 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 229,619 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 215,451 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 200,160 miles

CORROSION PRESENT TO REAR CHASSIS ...

Fail 11 Apr 2016 200,143 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

CORROSION PRESENT TO REAR CHASSIS ...

Pass 1 May 2015 185,426 miles

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

offside front diff seal ?

offside rear chassis corroded........

signs of power steering leak been present.......

Fail 27 Apr 2015 185,409 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

offside front diff seal ?

offside rear chassis corroded........

signs of power steering leak been present.......

Pass 23 Apr 2014 183,567 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 181,298 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 181,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 147,989 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 147,842 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 132,010 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 131,995 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 11 Aug 2010 136,365 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 116,717 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 99,746 miles

oil leak comeing from front diff

Pass 14 Sep 2007 81,571 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 63,213 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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X984 FCB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X984 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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X984 FCB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2000.

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