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W538 XAN

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

174,870 mi
Last recorded174,870 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW538 XAN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 174,870 miles

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))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 163,080 miles

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))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 163,076 miles

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))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 161,399 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 161,399 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 160,192 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 160,190 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 158,789 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 158,783 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 156,961 miles

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 153,439 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 153,429 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 148,674 miles

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)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 148,674 miles

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 143,712 miles

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)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 143,705 miles

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 138,096 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 138,096 miles

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 132,275 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 132,269 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 125,202 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear number plates poor

Pass 6 Nov 2007 119,177 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 119,095 miles

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 110,758 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 110,758 miles

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

rear brake pads getting low

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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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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