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X159 BAY

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,322 mi
Last recorded187,322 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX159 BAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 187,322 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 178,254 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 173,886 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 161,427 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 161,427 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2012 146,644 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 135,696 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 135,690 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 118,303 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 103,249 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 103,243 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 89,395 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 89,395 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 78,377 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 65,066 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 52,316 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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X159 BAY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X159 BAY, 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 X159 BAY registered?

X159 BAY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 October 2000.

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