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X491 YMY

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

155,023 mi
Last recorded155,023 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX491 YMY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2021 155,023 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 9 Jan 2021 153,380 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box to nearside hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage pump also noisy (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 148,008 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 143,592 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 143,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 134,205 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake seized unable to test wheel bearing!

Fail 27 Sep 2017 134,205 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake seized unable to test wheel bearing!

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 126,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 126,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 117,219 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 117,219 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 101,863 miles

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

ns/osf/ns/osr tyres inner edge saw toothed

Pass 26 Jul 2013 96,062 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 86,162 miles

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Fail 26 Jul 2011 74,930 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 74,930 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 60,274 miles

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

chip in windscreen

flat spots on nearside rear tyre

orange front marker lights

Pass 16 Jul 2009 45,663 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 42,100 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 38,785 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 38,785 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 35,509 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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X491 YMY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 X491 YMY, 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 X491 YMY registered?

X491 YMY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 October 2000.

Is X491 YMY safe to buy?

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