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HCZ 2485

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,786 mi
Last recorded158,786 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCZ 2485
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 158,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bottom suspension arm ball joint slight lift

Offside Front Inner body/Arch area corroded Non excessive

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 156,782 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 156,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 153,320 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 145,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 468,765 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 138,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 130,073 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 130,070 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 123,959 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 120,133 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 120,133 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 116,300 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 116,291 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 110,514 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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HCZ 2485 is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HCZ 2485, 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 HCZ 2485 registered?

HCZ 2485 is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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