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X147 EGU

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

166,525 mi
Last recorded166,525 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX147 EGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 166,525 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

O/S/F hub seal slight leak

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg/out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 162,884 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 162,884 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 158,589 miles

corrosion to both rear chassis and cross-member

Pass 13 Aug 2019 155,272 miles

nearside and offside stepper corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2019 155,272 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

nearside and offside stepper corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2018 148,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 148,227 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated diff seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 131,224 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 131,221 miles

Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 126,036 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 119,166 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 111,617 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 103,761 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 97,648 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 90,932 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 90,913 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 84,725 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 84,725 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 76,842 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 69,994 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 69,994 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 65,502 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 55,158 miles

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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X147 EGU is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 X147 EGU, 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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What year was X147 EGU registered?

X147 EGU is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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