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T257 AJB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,558 mi
Last recorded133,558 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT257 AJB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 133,558 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 127,919 miles

advise rear suspension ram leaking

advise slight leak from streeing box

Fail 13 Jul 2015 127,919 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

advise rear suspension ram leaking

advise slight leak from streeing box

Pass 11 Jul 2014 123,256 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

advise oil leek near centre back axle

Pass 19 Jul 2013 118,967 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 114,522 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2012 114,522 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 109,128 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 109,075 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 102,416 miles

corrosion to various steering & suspension components

corrosion to various vehilce under body metal pipes

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges

outer sills covered in plastic trim

powered steering box wet with fluid , damp around gear box & engine , transmition damp with oil

previous punchure repair carried out to n/s/f tyre

Fail 12 May 2010 102,416 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to various steering & suspension components

corrosion to various vehilce under body metal pipes

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges

outer sills covered in plastic trim

powered steering box wet with fluid , damp around gear box & engine , transmition damp with oil

previous punchure repair carried out to n/s/f tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2009 94,449 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 85,047 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 84,950 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 78,695 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 71,567 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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T257 AJB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T257 AJB, 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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T257 AJB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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