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X242 HNV

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

271,841 mi
Last recorded271,841 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX242 HNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 271,841 miles

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

Oil leak ()

note has had weld repairs to rear chassey

Fail 26 Sep 2017 271,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

note has had weld repairs to rear chassey

Pass 8 Oct 2016 264,720 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 264,720 miles

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 257,401 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 249,956 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 228,271 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 200,173 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

oil showing low on dipstick

Pass 4 Aug 2011 182,422 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 181,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 159,522 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 159,492 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2009 125,900 miles

Nearside rear brake hose appears slightly twisted

Two rear-most seats not fitted at time of test

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

Pass 16 May 2008 111,107 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 99,806 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 99,805 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 91,017 miles

brake discs and pads worn

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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X242 HNV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X242 HNV, 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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X242 HNV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 October 2000.

Is X242 HNV safe to buy?

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