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X235 CBC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

198,986 mi
Last recorded198,986 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX235 CBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 198,986 miles

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

Severe engine oil leaks

Fail 24 Jan 2017 198,957 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Severe engine oil leaks

Pass 26 Jan 2016 188,608 miles

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

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

nearside front fog lamp lense broken

offside front wheel bearing noisey

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in steering column U/J

Fail 25 Jan 2016 188,608 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush centre 3 (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front fog lamp lense broken

offside front wheel bearing noisey

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in steering column U/J

Pass 17 Jan 2015 179,418 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 179,418 miles

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

Centre exhaust section corroded

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2014 170,935 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2014 170,935 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2013 159,686 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 159,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 142,859 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 123,971 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 105,709 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 105,215 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 88,431 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 78,197 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 64,330 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 64,330 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

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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X235 CBC 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 61.1%.

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 X235 CBC, 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 X235 CBC registered?

X235 CBC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 December 2000.

Is X235 CBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X235 CBC shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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