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X188 YAG

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,944 mi
Last recorded197,944 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX188 YAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 197,944 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 197,944 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 186,438 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front n/s bearing slight noise

frontbumper damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2014 186,438 miles

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

front n/s bearing slight noise

frontbumper damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2012 165,320 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 165,100 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

srs light on

tc light on

Fail 23 Jun 2011 157,943 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 23 Jun 2011 157,943 miles

Oil leak

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 14 Jun 2010 151,992 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 141,171 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2009 141,109 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 123,032 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 104,338 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 86,397 miles

advisories apply to M.O.T. test number: 531255056026

Fail 24 Feb 2006 86,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

oil leak

slight splitting on both frount wiper blades

surface cut in n/s/f tyre on outer wall

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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X188 YAG is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X188 YAG, 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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X188 YAG is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2000.

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