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X459 BNU

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,072 mi
Last recorded183,072 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX459 BNU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 183,072 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 176,980 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 176,978 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 163,050 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 145,786 miles

exhaust system corroded

various points on chassis starting to corrode

Pass 24 Apr 2013 132,669 miles

Chassis corroded

Various items on underside corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2013 132,669 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Chassis corroded

Various items on underside corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2012 120,151 miles

Slight freeplay in rear axle watts linkage bushes

Fail 18 Apr 2012 120,151 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 106,749 miles

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

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

n/s/r suspension sensor broken

Pass 22 Jan 2010 93,701 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 15 Jan 2010 93,383 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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 15 Jan 2009 79,429 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet cable not attached to pull handle

Pass 15 Jan 2009 79,429 miles

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

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

bonnet cable not attached to pull handle

Pass 5 Sep 2007 75,767 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 66,094 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 61,670 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 61,670 miles

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

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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X459 BNU is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X459 BNU, 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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X459 BNU is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 December 2000.

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