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X988 FGW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

182,666 mi
Last recorded182,666 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX988 FGW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 182,666 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner chassis corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Lower axle swivel has slight play

Rear axle wax oiled unable to be fully assessed

all brake flexi ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2017 176,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 168,765 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 146,780 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 146,780 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 125,743 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 125,743 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres are low and worn unevenly on the edges

hill descent control light on

Pass 22 Apr 2013 105,995 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 102,240 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 102,223 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERBODY COMPONENTS/BRAKE PIPES

Pass 28 Nov 2011 99,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 95,935 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 95,934 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 92,260 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 86,438 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED O/S N/SREAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

O/SN/S CHASSIS RAILS CORRODED

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 82,251 miles

BRAKE PIPES RUSTING, REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Pass 17 Nov 2006 75,574 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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X988 FGW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X988 FGW, 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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X988 FGW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 December 2000.

Is X988 FGW safe to buy?

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