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X229 OAV

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,364 mi
Last recorded185,364 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX229 OAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 185,364 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 184,307 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 182,636 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 174,559 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 169,307 miles

Both rear bump stops are missing

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

Rear prop rubber is split

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both front (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 169,307 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Steering joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working And middle (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Both rear bump stops are missing

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

Rear prop rubber is split

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both front (2.7.4)

Pass 10 May 2016 162,575 miles

CORROSION NOTED ON CHASSIS FRONT AND REAR

Front BRAKE PADS WORN

Front ODOMETER FLASHING MILEAGE

Rear BRAKE PADS WORN

Fail 10 May 2016 162,575 miles

CORROSION NOTED ON CHASSIS FRONT AND REAR

Front BRAKE PADS WORN

Front ODOMETER FLASHING MILEAGE

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear BRAKE PADS WORN

Pass 14 May 2015 148,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 May 2015 148,225 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2014 131,195 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Fail 13 May 2014 131,195 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 14 May 2013 120,721 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

crack in nearside of windscreen outside of swept area

Pass 14 May 2012 110,037 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2012 10,033 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 102,005 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2010 92,244 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 92,241 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 84,468 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 84,468 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 76,230 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 76,230 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 64,684 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 49,462 miles

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

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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X229 OAV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 X229 OAV, 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 X229 OAV registered?

X229 OAV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 November 2000.

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