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X488 SNW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

160,695 mi
Last recorded160,695 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX488 SNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 160,695 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 160,674 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail hoses to rear of vehicle x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 158,818 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 155,580 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 144,955 miles

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 135,307 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 134,376 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive halfshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 134,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive halfshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 132,846 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 132,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 130,899 miles

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

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

o/s wiper streaky

slight cracking on outer walls of n/s and o/s/f tyres

slight cracking on radius arm bushesfront of rear rear of front

slight leak of oil n/s/f drive shaft oil seal

Pass 14 Nov 2015 125,955 miles

both front shockers/bushes worn

both rear most seats/seat belts not in use at time of test

chassis has heavy corrosion found from front to rear

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

oil leak(s)

osf coil spring corroded

osr shocker worn

rear anti roll bar corroded and slight play in nsr link/ball joint

slight damage to both rear upper light lenses

slight oil leak nsf axle/hub

Fail 6 Nov 2015 125,928 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front shockers/bushes worn

both rear most seats/seat belts not in use at time of test

chassis has heavy corrosion found from front to rear

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

oil leak(s)

osf coil spring corroded

osr shocker worn

rear anti roll bar corroded and slight play in nsr link/ball joint

slight damage to both rear upper light lenses

slight oil leak nsf axle/hub

slight play in nsf lower ball joint/hub

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 1 Oct 2014 121,016 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion on o/s/r chassis leg

Pass 15 Oct 2013 115,233 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 110,528 miles

n/s/r bump stop missing

very slicht weep on fuel filter head

Pass 25 Nov 2011 107,029 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 106,930 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 99,122 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 99,025 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 91,569 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 81,737 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 81,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 70,743 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2006 60,941 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Nov 2006 60,941 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Nov 2005 48,796 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 48,794 miles

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

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

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 SNW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SNW, 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 SNW registered?

X488 SNW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 December 2000.

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The MOT history for X488 SNW shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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