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S8 EDT

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Multi-colour Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,404 mi
Last recorded142,404 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 EDT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 142,404 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 142,403 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 142,344 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 142,310 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 142,307 miles

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users rear axle area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 142,157 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 141,197 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 140,119 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 138,292 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 133,714 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 133,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 127,870 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 127,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2012 123,626 miles

Front Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside front headlamp cracked

Offside Front Air suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 123,624 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front headlamp cracked

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Front Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Front Air suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 118,633 miles

co at idle slow to recover

Pass 24 May 2010 117,552 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 113,179 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 107,311 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 99,701 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 99,187 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 90,739 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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S8 EDT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Multi-colour with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S8 EDT, 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 S8 EDT registered?

S8 EDT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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