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X181 CHE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,720 mi
Last recorded145,720 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX181 CHE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 145,720 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coverd in under seal. (1.1.11 (c))

Extensive welding work carried out underneath vehicle.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear of rear. ()

Underneath of vehicle covered in under seal.

Fail 10 Nov 2023 145,711 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coverd in under seal. (1.1.11 (c))

Extensive welding work carried out underneath vehicle.

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear of rear. ()

Underneath of vehicle covered in under seal.

Pass 24 Jan 2022 145,014 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 139,290 miles

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

Welding repair covered in underseal

Fail 21 Jan 2021 139,165 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 135,067 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 135,045 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 127,680 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

central exhaust hangar broken but not resulting in system insecurity

central exhaust system deteriorated

front x member/ radiator cradle holed and corroded

side steps corroded nearside and offside

various corrosion to vehicle underbody

Pass 27 Oct 2017 125,331 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 125,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 122,123 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner sill corroded not in MOT criteria area

surface corrosion to chassis rails not considered excessive

Fail 24 Oct 2016 122,050 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner sill corroded not in MOT criteria area

surface corrosion to chassis rails not considered excessive

Pass 6 Nov 2015 117,808 miles

VEHICLE/SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES/BRAKE PIPES CORRODING.

Fail 31 Oct 2015 117,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH/BULKHEAD. (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH. (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

VEHICLE/SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES/BRAKE PIPES CORRODING.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 113,491 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE FADING. REAR EXHAUST HANGAR SNAPPED.

Pass 20 Nov 2013 107,996 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 107,996 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 105,133 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 95,542 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 95,542 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 81,365 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 75,075 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 71,042 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front and rear brake pads getting low †

steering box has slight leak †

Pass 3 Nov 2005 61,221 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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X181 CHE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X181 CHE, 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 X181 CHE registered?

X181 CHE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 November 2000.

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