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LIB 521

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,716 mi
Last recorded185,716 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIB 521
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 185,716 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 185,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 174,469 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 168,263 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 153,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 31 May 2012 153,060 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 138,883 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 132,419 miles

Screenwash pump weak

Fail 22 Jun 2010 132,417 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 115,674 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 105,592 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 105,592 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 95,634 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 79,925 miles

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

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

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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LIB 521 is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LIB 521, 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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LIB 521 is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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