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X992 FGW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

193,139 mi
Last recorded193,139 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX992 FGW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 193,139 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 May 2026 193,139 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 192,056 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 190,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 186,385 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint boot deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 183,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement watts linkage pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 178,818 miles

Central Unable to inspect rear seats due to load

Clutch and brake pedal smooth (by design)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 178,816 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Prop shaft badly damaged (6.1.7 (e))

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

Central Unable to inspect rear seats due to load

Clutch and brake pedal smooth (by design)

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

Parking brake light constantly on

Registration plate lamps dimmed

Pass 27 Nov 2019 170,133 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 170,133 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 159,350 miles

Front Both front windscreen washers are partially blocked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is between 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both rear suspension bump stops area missing

Fail 10 Nov 2018 158,420 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in yellow chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Diesel leaking running down from rear of engine and gearbox bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front windscreen washers are partially blocked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is between 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both rear suspension bump stops area missing

Pass 20 Nov 2017 152,888 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 144,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 144,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 127,610 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis (6.6.6)

windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 15 Oct 2015 127,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis (6.6.6)

windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 21 Oct 2014 113,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 11 Dec 2013 97,328 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 97,327 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 86,634 miles

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

tailgate step badly corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2012 86,634 miles

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

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

tailgate step badly corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2011 82,539 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 82,523 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 75,648 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 71,467 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 71,455 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 67,325 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 67,279 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 62,337 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 55,369 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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X992 FGW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 X992 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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X992 FGW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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