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X317 MES

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

176,822 mi
Last recorded176,822 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX317 MES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 176,822 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 21 Nov 2022 176,822 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing corroded to excess (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 23 Nov 2021 170,717 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 170,639 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Cross-member under gearbox (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 163,885 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 163,883 miles

Front Registration plate missing in windowscreen (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under abs unit (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight oil leak at hub

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

no silencer on exhaust [needs attention]

Pass 17 May 2019 159,054 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 156,298 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 156,294 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction air freshners (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 149,365 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 145,093 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 142,032 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 139,179 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 138,721 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 135,559 miles

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

steering box has a slight leak

Fail 3 Jul 2012 132,239 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 132,239 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 123,709 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 123,709 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 120,315 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 116,147 miles

oil leak from power steering box

Pass 26 Jul 2008 112,824 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Slight misting of oil on the steering box

Pass 4 Jul 2007 100,359 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 86,517 miles

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

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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X317 MES is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 X317 MES, 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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X317 MES is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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