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W599 XSB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests25 (12 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate48%

Mileage

102,339 mi
Last recorded102,339 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW599 XSB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 13 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2019 102,339 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced rear of suspension (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure at mud flap (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced front of suspension (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected brake binding (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure at mud flap (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at top beside rear shocker (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 96,364 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 96,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 91,631 miles

Corrosion on chassis

High level brake light not working

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 91,607 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Corrosion on chassis

High level brake light not working

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 87,593 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 87,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear end of susp arm bottom and outside (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis beside outrigger at front end of susp arm (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp poss bad earth (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chassis both sides at front behind axle on bottom holed

chassis both sides at rear behind axle outwith prescribed areas badly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2015 83,384 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 83,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at box (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 May 2013 78,279 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 78,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 75,686 miles

underside rusty and weak in places

Pass 16 May 2011 72,956 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

brake fluid level low

Fail 16 May 2011 72,956 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake fluid level low

Fail 13 Apr 2011 72,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 68,981 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 68,981 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2009 61,396 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2009 61,396 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 53,529 miles

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

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

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

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 9 Apr 2008 53,529 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 5 Apr 2007 43,264 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 43,264 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 36,223 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 36,223 miles

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

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

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

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

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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W599 XSB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48%.

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 W599 XSB, 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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W599 XSB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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