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X498 TBW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

192,722 mi
Last recorded192,722 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 192,722 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 190,131 miles

Front radiator bracket corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2020 190,126 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front radiator bracket corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2019 187,544 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 187,544 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 183,430 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 180,295 miles

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

radiator support bracket corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2016 180,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

radiator support bracket corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 173,655 miles

bumper support crossmember at front corroded through

Fail 21 Oct 2015 173,644 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

bumper support crossmember at front corroded through

Pass 29 Sep 2014 163,881 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 161,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 161,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2012 157,588 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 157,588 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 149,746 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 132,351 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 107,867 miles

O.S.R tyre worn out inner edge & close to legal limits

front to rear brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2008 91,677 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 91,677 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 79,141 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 79,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 63,910 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 TBW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 X498 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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What year was X498 TBW registered?

X498 TBW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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