MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,870 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Body damage to osr
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Chassis in very poor condition
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced holed and corrded 30cm of trailing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Bump stop missing
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded under bump stop mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside sill corroded and holed
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Body damage to osr
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Chassis in very poor condition
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced holed and corrded 30cm of trailing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Bump stop missing
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded under bump stop mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside sill corroded and holed
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front fog lamp inop
Offside Rear body damaged - no sharp edges
Offside Rear mudflap bracket corroded and holed -still secure
Oil leak ()
Rear chassis corroded but not holed
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad completely worn away (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front fog lamp inop
Offside Rear body damaged - no sharp edges
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn by caliper (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear mudflap bracket corroded and holed -still secure
Oil leak ()
Rear chassis corroded but not holed
Centre Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis very thin (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded and very thin
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis very thin (2.4.A.3)
Offside chassis holed outside of a prescribed area, by front removable crossmember
fluid reservoir in engine bay, fluid level below minimum
rear chassis and fuel tank have signs of a fluid leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting outer face of chassis (6.6.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt low ball joint boot (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage quarter panel (6.1.C.1)
Centre Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis very thin (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded and very thin
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis very thin (2.4.A.3)
Offside chassis holed outside of a prescribed area, by front removable crossmember
fluid reservoir in engine bay, fluid level below minimum
rear chassis and fuel tank have signs of a fluid leak
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Body has slight corrosion both front inner arches (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside 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)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
offside rear bump stop missing
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
offside rear bump stop missing
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front brake discs worn
front and rear number plates deteriorating
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
rear exhaust joint deteriorating
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front brake discs worn
front and rear number plates deteriorating
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
rear exhaust joint deteriorating
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front and rear number plates poor
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear brake pads getting low
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W538 XAN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 W538 XAN, 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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W538 XAN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 June 2000.
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