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X149 DVC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

211,369 mi
Last recorded211,369 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX149 DVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2022 211,369 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mark in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mark in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 209,801 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 209,801 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt three dust covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 198,920 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

chassis slightly corroded

front ball joint dust covers perished

front cross member corroded

nearside rear chassis corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2018 192,813 miles
Fail 20 May 2018 192,154 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all four track rod ends (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 188,079 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 183,513 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Nov 2016 183,456 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 164,102 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 147,069 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 129,753 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 115,996 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 110,989 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 107,209 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 107,209 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear bump stops are missing

Pass 24 Aug 2010 105,723 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 105,723 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 99,035 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 99,035 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 90,697 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 90,697 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 82,372 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2007 82,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 75,180 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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X149 DVC 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 64%.

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 X149 DVC, 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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X149 DVC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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