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X153 EGU

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

199,390 mi
Last recorded199,390 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX153 EGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 199,390 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear rusted areas at centre chassis

Pass 15 Jan 2019 196,673 miles

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

Rear Axle Bushes Worn

Underside Corroded

Wiper motor Worn

Fail 3 Jan 2019 196,664 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety N/S/F Hub Seal (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Axle Bushes Worn

Underside Corroded

Wiper motor Worn

Pass 4 Jan 2018 192,268 miles

Advise corrosion to both rear chassis rails

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jan 2018 192,268 miles

Advise corrosion to both rear chassis rails

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 181,018 miles

Advise slight corrosion to rear chassis rails

Pass 27 Nov 2015 180,531 miles

Advise slight corrosion to nearside and offside rear chassis rails

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 180,531 miles

Advise slight corrosion to nearside and offside rear chassis rails

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 178,080 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 178,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 166,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 166,145 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

oil n/s front wheel

Pass 25 May 2012 150,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2012 150,769 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 136,253 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 120,206 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 99,164 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight oil leak from o/s rear hub

Pass 5 May 2009 99,164 miles

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

slight oil leak from o/s rear hub

Pass 8 May 2008 86,686 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 86,686 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 70,839 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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X153 EGU is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 X153 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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X153 EGU is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 October 2000.

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