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X312 XLJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

199,950 mi
Last recorded199,950 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX312 XLJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 199,950 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 198,744 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2017 194,138 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 188,525 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint box (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 188,515 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint box (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 May 2015 174,611 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 162,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 146,801 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 129,709 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 129,709 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 114,863 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2011 114,863 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 112,345 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 102,610 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 93,548 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 83,266 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 71,695 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 56,327 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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X312 XLJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X312 XLJ, 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 X312 XLJ registered?

X312 XLJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 September 2000.

Is X312 XLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X312 XLJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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