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X48 VRM

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,114 mi
Last recorded136,114 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX48 VRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 136,114 miles

BOTH FRONT HEAD LAMP AIM IS SLIGHTLY LOW!

BRAKE PIPES AT REAR STARTING TO CORRODE!

CHASSIS CORRODED AROUND TOWBAR MOUNTINGS!

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER!

WIPER LINKAGE WORN!

Fail 2 Nov 2011 136,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ANTI SLIP PAD ON CLUTCH IS MISSING!

BATTERY CABLE LOOSE!

BOTH FRONT HEAD LAMP AIM IS SLIGHTLY LOW!

BRAKE PIPES AT REAR STARTING TO CORRODE!

CHASSIS CORRODED AROUND TOWBAR MOUNTINGS!

Nail in offside rear tyre

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER!

WIPER LINKAGE WORN!

Pass 6 Nov 2010 121,196 miles

front bumper support corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2010 121,193 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both rear bump stops missing

front bumper support corroded

o/s front brake disc damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2009 104,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 104,338 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 89,565 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 77,726 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 66,315 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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X48 VRM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X48 VRM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X48 VRM?

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What year was X48 VRM registered?

X48 VRM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X48 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X48 VRM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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