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X172 VYA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

167,977 mi
Last recorded167,977 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX172 VYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 167,977 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 167,970 miles

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

Coolant low

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 167,954 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear chassis corroded

anti freeze leaking

engine miss firing under load

hand brake travel high

Pass 23 Feb 2022 164,168 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush starting to split/perish (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting point in engine bay corroded, however not considered excessive at time of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Front fog lamp lens damaged/cracked

Nearside Front wing mirror glass held on by tape

Nearside Rear indicator lens cracked/damaged, however does not effect the operation or the output of the bulb

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush starting to split/perish (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting point in engine bay corroded, however not considered excessive at time of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front mud guard mounting point slightly insecure/corroded

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 164,168 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel leaking from around around the fuel filter and/or surrounding pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush starting to split/perish (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting point in engine bay corroded, however not considered excessive at time of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Front fog lamp lens damaged/cracked

Nearside Front wing mirror glass held on by tape

Nearside Rear indicator lens cracked/damaged, however does not effect the operation or the output of the bulb

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush starting to split/perish (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting point in engine bay corroded, however not considered excessive at time of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front mud guard mounting point slightly insecure/corroded

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 156,326 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror body damaged

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

osr chassis rail corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2021 156,326 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside mirror body damaged

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

osr chassis rail corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2020 150,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror glass damaged

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 144,687 miles

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

high level brake lamp inop

Pass 5 Feb 2018 137,041 miles

Front axle stabiliser bar has play in bush

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 137,041 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking axle area (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front axle stabiliser bar has play in bush

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 127,935 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 127,935 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 118,616 miles

top & bottom swivel dust covers deteriated both sides.

Fail 20 Jan 2016 118,616 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box. (2.3.3b)

top & bottom swivel dust covers deteriated both sides.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 113,164 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 106,082 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 106,082 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 101,442 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 101,442 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 98,903 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 97,284 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 97,284 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 91,515 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 91,513 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 80,293 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 80,293 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 63,238 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2008 63,238 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 47,837 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 47,576 miles

N/S/R rear seat and seat belt catch not fitted seatbelt visually checked

front no plate slight perishing

o/S/F tyre perishing on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2006 44,038 miles

Front discs slightly worn & lipped

N/S & O/S front tyres perishing

Rear discs light corrosion & wear

Steering box slight leak

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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X172 VYA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 X172 VYA, 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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X172 VYA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2000.

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