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X397 MVS

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,027 mi
Last recorded136,027 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX397 MVS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 136,027 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 133,011 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 132,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)

chassis corroded slightly

nearside and offside front inner wheel arches corroded slightly

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 124,824 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 124,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 121,137 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 117,343 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 115,883 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 113,740 miles

OSR CHASSIS CORRODING.

Fail 22 Mar 2011 113,740 miles

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

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

OSR CHASSIS CORRODING.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 107,137 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 100,361 miles

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

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

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 23 Apr 2009 100,361 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 18 Mar 2008 96,877 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes on top off chassis not accessable certain sections

Pass 8 Mar 2007 86,252 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 74,312 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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X397 MVS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X397 MVS, 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 X397 MVS registered?

X397 MVS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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