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X488 NKO

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

153,776 mi
Last recorded153,776 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX488 NKO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 153,776 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 153,776 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper flex fitting (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 143,520 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 143,520 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 129,913 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 129,903 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 120,044 miles

Sligth oil leak from gearbox and o/s/r half shaft

Pass 17 Oct 2012 116,308 miles

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres

Fail 17 Oct 2012 116,308 miles

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both front tyres

Pass 18 Oct 2011 113,010 miles

offside rear axle leaking slight oil

Fail 18 Oct 2011 113,010 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear axle leaking slight oil

Pass 6 Oct 2010 167,328 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 167,322 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 95,631 miles

Nearside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

off side front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2009 95,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

off side front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2008 90,037 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 90,030 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 85,294 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 81,608 miles

oil leaking from diff oil seal

Fail 5 Oct 2006 81,608 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

oil leaking from diff oil seal

Pass 18 Oct 2005 77,775 miles

o/s rear drive shaft has a slight oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2005 77,732 miles

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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X488 NKO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 X488 NKO, 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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What year was X488 NKO registered?

X488 NKO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X488 NKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X488 NKO shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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