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S800 AFB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

152,260 mi
Last recorded152,260 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS800 AFB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 152,260 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis adjacent to fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (ball joint and track rod tube section) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Adjacent to fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 152,260 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working High level unit (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis adjacent to fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (ball joint and track rod tube section) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Adjacent to fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 139,628 miles

Central Front Oil leak engine area ()

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering box (2.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 139,628 miles

Central Front Oil leak engine area ()

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering box (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 128,273 miles

general surface corrosion on chassis

Fail 9 Jan 2017 128,272 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

general surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 13 Jan 2016 114,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2016 114,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 105,138 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 88,614 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2013 77,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 61,392 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 61,386 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 54,233 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 43,074 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 43,074 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 40,256 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 40,256 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2007 37,568 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 37,568 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 34,356 miles

engine running on the smokey side - passed test by a cats wisker

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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S800 AFB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 S800 AFB, 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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S800 AFB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 December 2000.

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