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X359 EBT

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,378 mi
Last recorded150,378 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX359 EBT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 150,378 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 150,382 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear chassis legs corroded

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 150,378 miles

Front Suspension component has an unsafe modification near side and off side hub nuts not locked (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component has an unsafe modification hub nut not locked (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear chassis legs corroded

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 150,378 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 129,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 123,359 miles

slight oil leak at steering box

Fail 27 Sep 2016 123,255 miles

Centre Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush watts linkage (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

slight oil leak at steering box

Pass 5 Oct 2015 119,533 miles

Body has slight corrosion over parts of chassis (6.1.B.2)

air suspension replaced with coil springs

stability pipes corroded and seeping oil

suspension warning light on at dash

Fail 9 Jan 2013 119,470 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 109,999 miles

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

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

possible fuel leak ,advise further investigation

Fail 31 Aug 2011 109,900 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

possible fuel leak ,advise further investigation

Pass 2 Sep 2010 104,373 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 104,536 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 97,478 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 89,198 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 79,553 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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X359 EBT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 X359 EBT, 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 X359 EBT registered?

X359 EBT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 December 2000.

Is X359 EBT safe to buy?

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