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X985 FCB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

67,234 mi
Last recorded67,234 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX985 FCB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 67,234 miles

all under vehicle has been stone chip treated

Fail 10 Jan 2024 67,233 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all under vehicle has been stone chip treated

Pass 3 Dec 2020 66,697 miles

all under vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 23 May 2019 65,203 miles

all under vehicle has slight corrosion

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 26 May 2018 64,465 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018 64,465 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2017 62,702 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 17 May 2017 62,702 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 61,593 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre is cracking

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

Fail 17 May 2016 61,593 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre is cracking

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 59,177 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front lower cross member is excessively corroded but not within a perscribed area

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 59,177 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front lower cross member is excessively corroded but not within a perscribed area

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 54,054 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 54,054 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 48,393 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 47,025 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)

Rear tyres cracking (Both)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 42,909 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

offside rear tyre inner wall damaged

Fail 14 Jun 2010 42,909 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

offside rear tyre inner wall damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2009 38,654 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 34,696 miles

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

cuts in OSR tyre

Pass 24 May 2007 30,013 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 26,149 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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X985 FCB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol 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 X985 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 X985 FCB registered?

X985 FCB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 December 2000.

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