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X291 NGJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,866 mi
Last recorded121,866 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX291 NGJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 121,866 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 114,427 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 108,241 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front TRE (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 102,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside reg bulb dim

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 102,200 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play immediate drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside reg bulb dim

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 98,664 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 96,825 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 89,074 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 25 Feb 2019 89,074 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 27 Feb 2018 80,677 miles

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on axle (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play on axle (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened to and from ram (2.4.D.3)

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

brake fluid looks dirty

suspension lamp illuminated

Fail 26 Feb 2018 80,658 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel fouling loose cover in wheel arch

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on axle (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play on axle (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre has cracking to sidewalls and tread area

Oil leak ()

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened to and from ram (2.4.D.3)

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

brake fluid looks dirty

suspension lamp illuminated

Pass 20 Jun 2016 79,794 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 78,752 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 78,004 miles

rear brake pipes have some rust but unable to see condision fully recomend changing

rear chasis has some rust

Pass 2 May 2013 76,891 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 75,510 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 18 Apr 2011 74,113 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 72,905 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 71,084 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 68,228 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2008 68,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 62,668 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 62,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 58,629 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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X291 NGJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X291 NGJ, 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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X291 NGJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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