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X396 BAE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

170,693 mi
Last recorded170,693 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX396 BAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 170,693 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust section missing

Fail 29 Sep 2017 170,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by fuel filter (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by shock absorber. (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear section of exhaust is missing

Pass 3 Nov 2016 161,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front diff slight noise

Pass 9 Nov 2015 153,888 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine cover fitted at the time of test

general corrosion to rear chassis ection

Pass 4 Nov 2014 146,718 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 146,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 138,453 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 138,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear chassis leg corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2012 134,144 miles

rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2011 132,373 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 122,997 miles

Brake test carried out in icy conditions

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 122,997 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake test carried out in icy conditions

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear brake discs starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Dec 2009 107,854 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 92,234 miles

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

all tyre valves slightly perished

Pass 28 Nov 2008 92,234 miles

all tyre valves slightly perished

Pass 7 Dec 2007 75,900 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine oil leak from filter area

Pass 1 Dec 2006 56,304 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 36,785 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 36,785 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside 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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X396 BAE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X396 BAE, 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 X396 BAE registered?

X396 BAE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 November 2000.

Is X396 BAE safe to buy?

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