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X485 UJO

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

215,133 mi
Last recorded215,133 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX485 UJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 215,133 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 215,133 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 213,258 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 213,258 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 210,351 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel has restricted movement

Nearside body mount badly corroded {rear of front wheel}

Fail 11 Dec 2019 210,302 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel has restricted movement

Nearside body mount badly corroded {rear of front wheel}

Pass 14 Dec 2018 205,351 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 199,643 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 196,974 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 133,762 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 187,532 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 187,367 miles

Centre Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 182,343 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 182,338 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Detachable tow ball has excessive play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 147,897 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Upper Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

o/s/f axle oil seal slightly leaking

Fail 14 Mar 2012 174,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Upper Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

o/s/f axle oil seal slightly leaking

rear prop bush

Pass 3 Mar 2011 165,829 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 165,829 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 155,976 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 155,976 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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 147,742 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 147,742 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

oil leak on front of engine

Pass 20 Feb 2008 136,862 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 136,862 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 124,824 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 124,822 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 15 Mar 2006 111,765 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 111,756 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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X485 UJO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X485 UJO, 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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X485 UJO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 December 2000.

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