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X496 SNW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,789 mi
Last recorded126,789 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX496 SNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2015 126,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 119,145 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 109,157 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 103,400 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 100,211 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 100,211 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 93,559 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 82,454 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 82,454 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 72,183 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 72,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2008 59,288 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 51,556 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 41,185 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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X496 SNW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X496 SNW, 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 X496 SNW?

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What year was X496 SNW registered?

X496 SNW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 December 2000.

Is X496 SNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X496 SNW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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