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X396 LCT

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

139,913 mi
Last recorded139,913 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX396 LCT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2021 139,913 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting MIDDLE MOUNTING (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND AROUND OFF/SIDE REAR TOP SHOCKABSORBER MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (6.1.6 (i) (i))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Pass 3 Nov 2020 131,265 miles

Lower rear Watts linkage worn

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 127,381 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH MIDDLE REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND REAR CROSS/MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 127,354 miles

Offside Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH MIDDLE REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND REAR CROSS/MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 123,535 miles

Chassis corroded through out

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 118,751 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

slight corrosion through out

Fail 31 Oct 2017 118,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

slight corrosion through out

Fail 17 Oct 2017 118,737 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Windscreen chipped (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen chipped

n/s/r and o/s/f bump stops missing

o/s/f door check strap missing

Pass 21 Sep 2016 109,124 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 100,098 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 90,695 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 80,497 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 72,327 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 72,327 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 62,303 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 62,303 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 53,741 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 53,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 44,423 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 35,078 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 25,767 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 20,182 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 17,410 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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X396 LCT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LCT, 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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X396 LCT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 December 2000.

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