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X252 SDX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,620 mi
Last recorded143,620 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX252 SDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2019 143,620 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 141,853 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 139,023 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2016 137,918 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear chassie showing corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2015 134,597 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 130,600 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 130,600 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 118,186 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 118,186 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 110,152 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 110,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 96,427 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 96,427 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 90,639 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 90,618 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 85,217 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 78,108 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 72,468 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 66,651 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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X252 SDX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 X252 SDX, 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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X252 SDX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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