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S99 SYM

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

215,000 mi
Last recorded215,000 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 SYM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 215,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 215,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Fuel system component leaking cyl head area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 197,602 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 197,601 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. rear row (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill around body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towbar attachment insecure nylock nuts holding tow bar to chassis not locking correctly (6.1.6 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 197,566 miles

Brake performance not tested due to excessive fuel leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to excessive fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill box section corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis in various places with in suspension mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength lower shock absorber bracket axle mounting fractured (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded through at body mounting areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis in various places with in suspension mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded through at body mounting areas and suspension mounting areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety due to excessive fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire leaking from rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH front shock absorber turrets have corroded to the limits at the base fixing points

BOTH rear lower shock absorber mounting bracket appear to be distorted

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 13 Feb 2020 189,227 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 177,702 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 168,042 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 156,895 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 146,900 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 135,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front anti roll bar nearside 'D' bush worn near to limits.

Offside and nearside front shock absorber turrets have advanced corrosion.

Offside rear bump stop is missing.

Offside rear side light deteriorated. ( dim )

Rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn.

Rear section of chassis is corroded.

Fail 19 Jan 2015 135,438 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front anti roll bar nearside 'D' bush worn near to limits.

Offside and nearside front shock absorber turrets have advanced corrosion.

Offside rear bump stop is missing.

Offside rear side light deteriorated. ( dim )

Rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn.

Rear section of chassis is corroded.

Pass 11 Jan 2014 125,661 miles

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

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

nearside rear drop link worn

Pass 14 Jan 2013 116,403 miles

n/s rear bumpstop missing

rear metal brake pipes over axle corroded

underside muddy

Fail 4 Jan 2013 116,209 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s rear bumpstop missing

rear metal brake pipes over axle corroded

underside muddy

Pass 11 Jan 2012 108,153 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 102,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 91,255 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 91,255 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 81,199 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 81,198 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2008 66,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 58,849 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 58,849 miles

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

Offside Front outer Side Wall has a series of small cuts around the circumference non to fabric

Pass 20 Jan 2006 51,585 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 51,585 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Dec 2005 50,325 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S99 SYM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 S99 SYM, 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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S99 SYM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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