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X494 TBW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,820 mi
Last recorded142,820 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX494 TBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2019 142,820 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing in front of nearside rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing in front of offside rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

chassis corroding and in very poor condition

floor, sills and underside corroding and in very poor condition

front inner wings corroding

Pass 26 Oct 2018 137,648 miles

CHASSIS CORRODED,N/S FRONT FLASHER LENS DAMAGED.

Fail 25 Oct 2018 137,641 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

CHASSIS CORRODED,N/S FRONT FLASHER LENS DAMAGED.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 132,363 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Watts linkage (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Footwell (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 132,363 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Watts linkage (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Footwell (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 126,939 miles

Body has slight corrosion BOTH FRONT FOOTWELLS (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 126,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion BOTH FRONT FOOTWELLS (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 117,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 117,799 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 108,470 miles

Nearside and Offside rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 4 Jul 2014 108,470 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside and Offside rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 21 Feb 2013 104,279 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Feb 2013 104,279 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2012 97,655 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 97,665 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

engine misfire

traction control warning lamp illuminated

Pass 22 Feb 2011 93,163 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 93,163 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear chassis surface corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2010 89,276 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 89,276 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

alternator cable fouling steering shaft

Fail 28 Jan 2009 85,504 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 85,504 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 82,254 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 82,254 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 75,744 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 TBW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TBW, 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 TBW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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