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X459 BPB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,967 mi
Last recorded105,967 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX459 BPB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 105,967 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

chassis corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2016 102,337 miles

o/s and n/s chassis and out riggers corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2016 102,336 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings next to fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s and n/s chassis and out riggers corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 100,233 miles

o/s/r brake disc back plate missing

Fail 16 Mar 2015 100,225 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r brake disc back plate missing

Pass 21 Mar 2014 97,786 miles

corrosion present on front offside body mounting

Pass 11 Mar 2013 94,279 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Foot Step corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Footstep corroded

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2013 94,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2012 90,187 miles

surface rust on underbody and some componants

Pass 9 Mar 2011 83,545 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 83,478 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 77,398 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 77,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 71,199 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 71,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 63,083 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 51,677 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 41,887 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 41,887 miles

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

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 BPB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BPB, 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 BPB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 November 2000.

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