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X359 OSA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

184,911 mi
Last recorded184,911 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX359 OSA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 184,911 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 184,782 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 175,033 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 175,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

high level stop inop

Pass 19 Dec 2013 168,350 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 168,344 miles

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

Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 166,731 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 163,936 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 163,882 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 156,405 miles

minor oil leak on steering drop arm from steering box

Fail 10 Aug 2010 156,405 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

minor oil leak on steering drop arm from steering box

Pass 7 Aug 2009 144,557 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 144,298 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 132,910 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 124,167 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 115,085 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 115,085 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 OSA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OSA, 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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X359 OSA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 October 2000.

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