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X197 BBC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,946 mi
Last recorded121,946 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX197 BBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 121,946 miles

FUEL TANK DAMP

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER DRIVESHAFT GAITOR BADLY PERISHED

WINDSCREEN CRACKED NEARSIDE LOWER CORNER

Fail 2 Oct 2015 121,946 miles

FUEL TANK DAMP

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER DRIVESHAFT GAITOR BADLY PERISHED

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

WINDSCREEN CRACKED NEARSIDE LOWER CORNER

Pass 3 Oct 2014 117,660 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OFFSIDE REAR INDICATOR LENS CRACKED

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 11 Sep 2013 114,470 miles

NEARSIDE REAR FOGLAMP LENS DAMAGED

OFFSIDE REAR INDICATOR LENS CRACKED

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 12 Sep 2012 111,713 miles

OFFSIDE REAR INDICATOT LENS CRACKED

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 16 Sep 2011 106,210 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 100,312 miles

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 24 Aug 2009 91,426 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 80,391 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 73,152 miles

o/s/f tyre 2.0mm and worn out on edge of tread

slight play to n/s track rod end

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 24 Oct 2007 73,152 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

o/s/f tyre 2.0mm and worn out on edge of tread

slight play to n/s track rod end

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 20 Oct 2007 73,152 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

o/s/f tyre 2.0mm and worn out on edge of tread

slight play to n/s track rod end

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 15 Sep 2006 46,314 miles

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

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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X197 BBC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X197 BBC, 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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X197 BBC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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