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X208 MCT

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

171,482 mi
Last recorded171,482 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX208 MCT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 171,482 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 168,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 160,397 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 155,496 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 153,471 miles

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))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 147,541 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear indicator lens cracked

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 147,534 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear indicator lens cracked

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 141,127 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 136,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on top of chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 129,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 119,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Apr 2013 112,630 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 105,016 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 96,300 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 88,085 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 79,557 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 71,824 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 64,586 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 54,573 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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X208 MCT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 X208 MCT, 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 X208 MCT registered?

X208 MCT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is X208 MCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X208 MCT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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