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X494 HCF

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

110,818 mi
Last recorded110,818 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX494 HCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 110,818 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to under vehicle and suspension components

Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 110,818 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to under vehicle and suspension components

Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 110,376 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 110,371 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 108,610 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 108,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 May 2018 108,594 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 106,782 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 106,782 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 106,778 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users mud flap (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

front cross member / side steps / rear wheel arch brackets / rear step , corroded

high level stop lamp not working

n/s lower windscreen has minor damage

Pass 10 Dec 2015 104,332 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 104,324 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault remains on after 5miles per hour (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 100,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside inner sill to running board corroding in places

Pass 9 Dec 2014 100,397 miles

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

nearside inner sill to running board corroding in places

Pass 10 Dec 2013 96,467 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside and nearside out rigger step brackets corroding

Pass 2 Nov 2012 89,131 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 82,947 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 75,882 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 75,882 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 70,181 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 63,620 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 53,012 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 44,548 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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X494 HCF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 X494 HCF, 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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X494 HCF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 September 2000.

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