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X228 ONW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,212 mi
Last recorded170,212 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX228 ONW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 170,212 miles

front cross rail rotten

very rusty under vehicle

Fail 12 Jan 2017 170,203 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded a b s block (3.3.A.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour gone white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wing (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour gone white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s front inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

front cross rail rotten

o/s front upper ball joint has slight noise

very rusty under vehicle

Pass 21 Jan 2016 156,937 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 12 Dec 2014 147,614 miles

rear chassis very rusty

coolant level low

Fail 12 Dec 2014 147,614 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant level low

rear chassis very rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2013 142,579 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 142,579 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 135,052 miles

chassis underbody surface corrosion

Fail 21 Nov 2012 135,041 miles

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

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

chassis underbody surface corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2011 128,714 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 120,696 miles

both front lower shock absorber rubber bushes slightly worn

slightly play in offside front anti roll bar bush

underside covered with mud

Pass 7 Dec 2009 112,830 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 104,578 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 97,459 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 97,458 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 86,928 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 86,928 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 86,555 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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X228 ONW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X228 ONW, 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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X228 ONW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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