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X274 HCY

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,791 mi
Last recorded155,791 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX274 HCY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 155,791 miles

Front Lower bumper support corroded away

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 155,786 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Lower bumper support corroded away

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 235,113 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

chassis corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2020 235,096 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking pressure regulator (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

chassis corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2019 138,315 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front prop rear bearings slight play

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parts of the chassis corroded

Pass 30 May 2017 128,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

all tyres starting to perish

front tubular crossmember corroded

Pass 23 May 2016 127,565 miles

front number plate damaged

front tubular crossmember corroded

rear chassis corroded

Fail 13 May 2016 127,556 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

front tubular crossmember corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 118,992 miles

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

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

Front tyres are wide and almost touching track rod ends

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 111,022 miles

child seatfitted to o/s/r unable to fully check seat belt

Fail 18 Feb 2014 111,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower 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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

child seatfitted to o/s/r unable to fully check seat belt

o/s/f brake grabbing

Fail 31 Jan 2013 105,322 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 105,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 104,966 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 104,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear centre brake light is not working.

Fail 11 Feb 2011 104,453 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear centre brake light is not working.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 96,420 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 82,052 miles

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 82,048 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 69,849 miles

Metal brake pipes at rear corroding, unable to see full length as they run on top of chassis.

Pass 24 Jan 2007 65,417 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 65,417 miles

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

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

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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X274 HCY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 X274 HCY, 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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X274 HCY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 November 2000.

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