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X398 MOE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX398 MOE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024

general under body corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch/footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch/footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering linkage deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch/footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch/footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering linkage deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2023 143,433 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 141,301 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 141,250 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 141,239 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 131,477 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 128,655 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 128,654 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 123,822 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 120,533 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 117,126 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 117,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 24 May 2010 106,968 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2010 106,968 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 95,704 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 78,919 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 78,918 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 68,842 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 68,746 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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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X398 MOE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X398 MOE, 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 X398 MOE registered?

X398 MOE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 November 2000.

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