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2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

194,481 mi
Last recorded194,481 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX224 VPN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 194,481 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 184,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub assembly has slight play in upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear inner hub seal weeping

Fail 25 Jun 2021 184,862 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out wall at cross member mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis at upper shock absorber mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively bolts loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 174,248 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 164,885 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2019 164,867 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component leaking ace ram (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 153,016 miles

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

oil leak

slight surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 11 Jan 2017 144,967 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Offside Front ace suspension damper leaking

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 6 Jan 2016 138,830 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 133,399 miles

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all four tyres have started to deteriorate

Fail 30 Jan 2015 133,399 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all four tyres have started to deteriorate

Pass 28 Jan 2014 126,919 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2014 126,918 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2013 121,264 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

horn button sticking

Fail 23 Jan 2013 121,244 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

horn button sticking

Pass 13 Jan 2012 112,579 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2012 112,579 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 99,444 miles

Oil leak

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

discs in poor condition

Fail 4 Feb 2011 99,444 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

discs in poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2009 80,533 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside wiper blade deteriorating but still clears swept area

Pass 3 Oct 2008 70,878 miles

slight play in steering joints

Pass 30 Mar 2007 59,748 miles

N/S/F tyre low

centre row of seats ,outer seat belts only partially inspected as child seats fitted

front and rear brake pads low

slight play in all track rod ends

Pass 28 Mar 2006 56,006 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 56,002 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2006 56,002 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear brake pads getting low

fuel filler cover locking mechanism

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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X224 VPN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 X224 VPN, 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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X224 VPN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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