MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,974 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front differential noisy when spun
Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))
Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
Rear differential noisy when spun
under side of vehicle dirty difficult to assess components
Boot lid component insecure Boot wont stay closed (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Side repeater likely to become detached Is detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Power steering component leaking Power steering reservoir cap loose (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Watts linkage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Watts linkage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Differential noisy when spun
Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Various holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Various holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Differential noisy when spun
Underside of vehicle covered in mud making it difficult to assess various components
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Various locations o/s and n/s, front and rear. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front body mounting slightly corroded
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Radiator support bracket corroded
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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)
radiator support braket corroded.
slightly worn and perished bushes in front radius arms
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
rear section of chassis- very rusty & corroded.
Air bag light on
Nearside front marker light not working
Rear brake disks corroded and pitted
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Air bag light on
Nearside front marker light not working
Rear brake disks corroded and pitted
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Chassis starting to corrode
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear indicator cracked
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear number plate starting to delaminate
SRS light on
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Chassis starting to corrode
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear indicator cracked
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear number plate starting to delaminate
SRS light on
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both offside&nearside rears air suspension mechanisms disconnected
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
centre stop light not working
rear fuel filter water warning wiring disconnected
both wiper blades starting to deteriorate
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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W659 XEX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 W659 XEX, 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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W659 XEX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 May 2000.
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