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X274 KDS

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,257 mi
Last recorded150,257 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX274 KDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 150,257 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 91,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 141,979 miles

tow bracket has been removed

Pass 31 Mar 2015 132,112 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f head lamp lense cracked

o/s/r direction lamp lense cracked

Fail 30 Mar 2015 132,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f head lamp lense cracked

o/s/r direction lamp lense cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2014 120,636 miles

advise oil leak around steering box area

advise repairs to both bottom faces of rear chassis sections

Pass 8 Apr 2013 116,749 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 116,749 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 112,844 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 107,966 miles

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

oil leak from underneath engine area

Fail 14 Apr 2011 107,920 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

oil leak from underneath engine area

Pass 8 Apr 2010 101,073 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear brake pads wearing

Pass 6 Mar 2009 93,687 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 84,895 miles

tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 3 Mar 2008 84,815 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak on transfer box

tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 7 Mar 2007 74,473 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 64,276 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 64,276 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 KDS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KDS, 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 X274 KDS registered?

X274 KDS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X274 KDS safe to buy?

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