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X138 MGK

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

195,418 mi
Last recorded195,418 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX138 MGK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 195,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 180,168 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle body slightly corroded within 30cm of body mounting

Offside Vehicle structure - corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

Oil leak engine area ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 162,065 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg by towbar mount small hole and delaminating (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 162,065 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper cracked and has sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg by towbar mount small hole and delaminating (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 143,686 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to osr chassis rail

front anti roll bar D bushes worn

osr door lock does not open with central locking

Fail 1 Nov 2014 143,682 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to osr chassis rail

front anti roll bar D bushes worn

osr door lock does not open with central locking

Pass 1 Nov 2013 125,834 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 1 Nov 2013 125,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2012 114,205 miles

slight deterioration of front number plate

Fail 30 Oct 2012 114,205 miles

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

slight deterioration of front number plate

Pass 1 Nov 2011 103,646 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 90,359 miles

deterioration of front number plate

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2009 77,533 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 77,533 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 64,546 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 64,546 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 53,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 53,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 40,502 miles

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

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

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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X138 MGK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X138 MGK, 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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X138 MGK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 October 2000.

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