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R17 BTH

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,368 mi
Last recorded152,368 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 BTH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2020 152,368 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer rigger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2019 146,872 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 138,531 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 138,531 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 128,226 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 128,205 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 115,634 miles

N/S/F Wheel bearing slightly noisy

N/S/R Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

bottom radiator support bracket corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2016 115,634 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

bottom radiator support bracket corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2015 115,500 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting hole (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noise

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 106,800 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear chassis rusty

Pass 17 Dec 2013 99,812 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

bottom radiator support bracket corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2012 93,693 miles

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

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

front cradle corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2011 92,037 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 77,043 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 74,111 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 68,371 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 62,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 56,897 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 56,897 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 50,733 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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R17 BTH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R17 BTH, 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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R17 BTH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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