MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,834 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear lamps lenses have damage
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also has repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear lamps lenses have damage
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also has repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor infront of rear wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi behind shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi at axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi at axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi behind shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi at gearbox xmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush LOWER BUSH (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside 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))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush LOWER BUSH (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside 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))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
dampness on gearbox
front lower cross member corroded and holed
rear active suspension deleted
rear chassis, near fuel tank corroded, but not holed
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported abs wiring (1.9.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported abs wiring (1.9.2a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)
TC warning lamp illuminated
both front tyres worn on inner edges
dampness on gearbox
front lower cross member corroded and holed
hill descent warning lamp illuminated
rear active suspension deleted
rear chassis, near fuel tank corroded, but not holed
front and rear brake discs corroded
o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover damaged
o/s/f tyre very close to suspension arm on full lock
rear chassis very corroded and starting to split
rear wiper torn
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front and rear brake discs corroded
o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover damaged
o/s/f tyre very close to suspension arm on full lock
play in n/s/r drop link
rear chassis very corroded and starting to split
rear wiper torn
all steering ball joints have slight play
drivers door check strap missing
drivers door damaged
engine oil leak
gearbox damp
lower radiator mount corroded
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
all steering ball joints have slight play
drivers door check strap missing
drivers door damaged
engine oil leak
gearbox damp
lower radiator mount corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
n/s/f inner wing corroded & holed
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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X494 SES is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 SES, 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 SES is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2000.
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