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X272 MVS

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

150,590 mi
Last recorded150,590 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX272 MVS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 150,590 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 146,120 miles

ACE Front damper boot is split.

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear tyres perished.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 139,968 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracked

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened boge unit both pipes (2.4.D.3)

Vehicle has been steam cleaned around power steering and fuel system no leaks present on retest

Fail 5 Jul 2016 139,967 miles

Fuel system component leaking valve assembly (7.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking badly corroded over axle (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracked

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened boge unit both pipes (2.4.D.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 138,064 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 137,034 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 136,869 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 133,146 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 130,274 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 124,741 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 107,129 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 90,686 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 76,154 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 64,833 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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X272 MVS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 X272 MVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X272 MVS registered?

X272 MVS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X272 MVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X272 MVS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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