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X424 EAE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

205,886 mi
Last recorded205,886 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX424 EAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 205,886 miles

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

Nearside Front inner lower arch slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 203,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front floor/ arch corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

boot doesn't open

Fail 17 May 2021 203,382 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis shock and spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front floor/ arch corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

boot doesn't open

Pass 11 May 2020 198,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 195,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

boot doesn't open

Pass 17 May 2018 191,102 miles

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

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 May 2017 185,827 miles

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 20 May 2016 180,007 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 163,182 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 163,182 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 154,199 miles

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

entire chassic and under vehicle component are covered in wax oil

Fail 29 Nov 2013 154,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

entire chassic and under vehicle component are covered in wax oil

Pass 27 Nov 2012 145,424 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 145,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 134,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 126,265 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 126,216 miles

Brake warning device defective (3.3.E.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 118,079 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 118,011 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 110,726 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 110,726 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 99,372 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 78,042 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 62,954 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 62,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X424 EAE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 X424 EAE, 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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X424 EAE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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