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N555 AMX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

137,782 mi
Last recorded137,782 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN555 AMX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 137,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Upper and Lower axle ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 131,868 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

n/s/f inner arch holed, but not within a prescribed area

Fail 20 Jun 2018 131,855 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated due to hub seal leak (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

n/s/f inner arch holed, but not within a prescribed area

Pass 2 Aug 2017 126,204 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

underside showing some signs of corrosion

various oil leaks

Fail 29 Jul 2017 126,203 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

underside showing some signs of corrosion

various oil leaks

Pass 26 Jul 2016 119,948 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 119,833 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing rear axle sideways movement centre lower bearing/bush excess play (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 112,921 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 112,908 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

2 x rear axle bump stops missing....

Bolt on radiator lower support crossmember totaly deteriorated....needs replacing....

exhaust is fouling rear suspension / axle....

Pass 10 Jul 2014 105,250 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 105,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 96,870 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 96,868 miles

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 92,352 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2011 84,803 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 74,200 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 64,052 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

evidence of vehicle being stood

hydraulic suspension pipes on o/s corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2009 64,048 miles

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

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

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

evidence of vehicle being stood

hydraulic suspension pipes on o/s corroded

rear step rotted on hinge

Pass 5 Oct 2006 61,290 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 61,290 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 61,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N555 AMX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 N555 AMX, 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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N555 AMX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 October 2000.

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