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164,911 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
vehicle structual covered in underseal
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all tyres perished
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all tyres perished
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Axle Seal, Leaking On To Tyre And Floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power Steering Fluid Leak At Front Of Engine Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking In Tread Area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis At Upper Spring Platform (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking In Tread Area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking In Tread Area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Ride Level Sensor Damaged But Not In Use As Air Suspension No Longer Fitted
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis At Upper Spring Platform (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking In Tread Area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop Shaft Coupling Donut Cracking And Perished
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall Scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall Scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Before And After Tow Bar Attachment (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Before And After Tow Bar Attachment (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Around Transfer Case Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Of Engine (Above Bell Housing) Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear Prop Shaft Donut Perished And Cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Cracking In Tread Area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Coolant Below Minimum Mark
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Around Bell Housing Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Around Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant Below Minimum Mark
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Around Bell Housing Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Around Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All brakes dragging slightly.
Front suspension trailing arms, rear bushes deteriorated. Rear suspension trailing arms, front bushes deteriorated.
Nearside front shock absorber lower bush deteriorated.
Offside Front floor section corrosion.
Offside front and both rear coils springs corrosion.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear chassis section both sides swollen and corroded.
Rear suspension bump stops missing.
offside front floor corroded.
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated within body mount area (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
All brakes dragging slightly.
Front suspension trailing arms, rear bushes deteriorated. Rear suspension trailing arms, front bushes deteriorated.
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside front shock absorber lower bush deteriorated.
Offside Front floor section corrosion.
Offside front and both rear coils springs corrosion.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear chassis section both sides swollen and corroded.
Rear suspension bump stops missing.
offside front floor corroded.
front coil springs corroded
front shocker lower bushes slightly deteriated
Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage corner of bumper (6.1.C.1)
front coil springs corroded
front shocker lower bushes slightly deteriated
front shocker lower mounting bushes separating slightly
Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper corner daamged temp repair carried out . taped over (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
front shocker lower mounting bushes separating slightly
both front shocker lower bushes desplaced slightly...oil leak from top of engine ...both rear tyres wearing low 3mm
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front shocker lower bushes desplaced slightly...oil leak from top of engine ...both rear tyres wearing low 3mm
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
exhaust heat shield adrift (resecured)
front shocker lower mounting bushes displaced slightly...no plate lights slightly dull...slight damage to o/s rear corner
exhaust heat shield adrift (resecured)
front shocker lower mounting bushes displaced slightly...no plate lights slightly dull...slight damage to o/s rear corner
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint rear suspension bump stops missing slight lift in o/s bottom ball joint
slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint rear suspension bump stops missing slight lift in o/s bottom ball joint
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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X424 MEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 MEC, 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 MEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2000.
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