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X498 AUT

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,043 mi
Last recorded94,043 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX498 AUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 94,043 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 120,241 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 114,341 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 113,899 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 109,130 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 104,472 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 104,327 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 98,170 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 38,291 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 38,291 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 91,947 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 84,521 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 84,517 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 77,373 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 70,163 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 64,667 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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X498 AUT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X498 AUT, 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 X498 AUT registered?

X498 AUT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is X498 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X498 AUT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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