MOT Status
ValidMileage
129,206 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear chassis has advanced corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear chassis corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear chassis has advanced corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leaks
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
NSF tyre has cut in sidewall but not showing cords
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
NSF tyre has cut in sidewall but not showing cords
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front shock absorber lower bushes perishing.
centre exhaust corroding.
rear brake hoses (in nearside wheel arch)covered in oil.
several very small chips in front windscreen.
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Turbo pipe leaking
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
BOTH FRONT AND N/S/R BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING
BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
BOTH FRONT AND N/S/R BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING
BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
wiper blades starting to split
wiper blades starting to split
Oil leak
chassis legs starting to corrode
offside rear light cluster cracked
rear brake discs corroding
rear tyres perishing
various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen
various suspension bushes perishing
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)
exhaust showing signs of age
small chips in windscreen
stikers in windscreen (strong advise)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X488 FOR is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 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 FOR, 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 FOR is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2000.
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