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X157 LBM

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

181,651 mi
Last recorded181,651 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX157 LBM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 181,651 miles

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

Central Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower part of the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 175,343 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under body corrorison

Pass 13 Jul 2021 168,654 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft seal has slight leak

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

chassis has surface corrosion throughout

Pass 15 Jul 2020 160,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 158,442 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 157,373 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 153,368 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 153,368 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 147,133 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 140,042 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 140,042 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 128,135 miles

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

mist of oil on steering box

oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2014 128,130 miles

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

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

mist of oil on steering box

oil leak

warning lamps on dash

Pass 13 Jun 2013 116,915 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 111,389 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight play in steering and drop arm joints

Pass 7 Jun 2011 105,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advise abs system check

Pass 8 Jun 2010 100,120 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 100,120 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 93,776 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 93,776 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 83,779 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 83,779 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 75,479 miles

as previous sheet

Fail 31 Oct 2006 75,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre low on pressure

offside front door check strap insecure

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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X157 LBM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 X157 LBM, 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 X157 LBM registered?

X157 LBM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 October 2000.

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