MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,456 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear ride height sensor damaged
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear ride height sensor damaged
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear levelling switch linkage broken
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear levelling switch linkage broken
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear levelling sensor broken
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear levelling sensor broken
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X488 BAL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 X488 BAL, 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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X488 BAL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 October 2000.
Is X488 BAL safe to buy?
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