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X289 NEO

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,846 mi
Last recorded142,846 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX289 NEO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 142,846 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 136,013 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 129,709 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 129,707 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 121,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 110,274 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 97,323 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 97,313 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 83,541 miles

Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 71,313 miles

front + rear pads 3mm. †f/o/s wheel bearing slight play.

Pass 6 Feb 2006 59,192 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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X289 NEO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X289 NEO, 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 X289 NEO registered?

X289 NEO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 December 2000.

Is X289 NEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X289 NEO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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