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X198 XFS

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

156,155 mi
Last recorded156,155 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX198 XFS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 156,155 miles

front cross member/ bumper mount (non bearing), corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2010 148,484 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 148,477 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 141,521 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside front wheel bearing is slightly noisey

Fail 2 Nov 2009 141,513 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside front wheel bearing is slightly noisey

Pass 31 Oct 2008 135,594 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 135,594 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 131,104 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 131,104 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 125,556 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 125,556 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 122,175 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 122,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

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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X198 XFS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 X198 XFS, 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 X198 XFS registered?

X198 XFS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X198 XFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X198 XFS shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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