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X434 SDX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

161,893 mi
Last recorded161,893 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX434 SDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2021 161,893 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre joint (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 160,418 miles

Rear chassis rails corroding

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear indicator lens slightly damaged

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 158,706 miles

Nearside rear indicator lens slightly damaged

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

Slight play in front nearside and offside steering arm ball joints

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle very muddy

oil leaks

Fail 29 Aug 2018 158,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear indicator lens slightly damaged

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Slight play in front nearside and offside steering arm ball joints

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle very muddy

oil leaks

Pass 3 May 2017 156,278 miles

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

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

o/s rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 19 Apr 2017 156,270 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

o/s rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2015 148,428 miles

corrosion to rear chassis legs

exhaust system knocking on suspension

mud underside of car hard to test

nearside front lower ball joint gator split

oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2015 148,346 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted

corrosion to rear chassis legs

exhaust system knocking on suspension

mud underside of car hard to test

nearside front lower ball joint gator split

offside front door strap broken

oil leak

strong smell of fuel

Pass 28 Aug 2014 140,047 miles

corrosion underside of car in places

front brake discs corroded/deteriorated/worn

harsh play in nearside front lower shock absorber bush (border line pass)

offside and nearside rear brake pipes harshley corroded (border line pass)

oil around steering box

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Aug 2013 133,097 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 133,097 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 138,609 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 138,608 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 136,685 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 136,636 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 130,231 miles

power steering fluid leak from steering box area

Pass 31 Jul 2009 121,250 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 121,241 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING

NEARSIDE4 REAR LAMP CLUSTER CONTAMINATED WIT WATER

VEHICLE DISPLYS SIGNS OF NOT BEING USED FOR A WHILE

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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X434 SDX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X434 SDX, 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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X434 SDX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 December 2000.

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