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X501 UEC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

142,696 mi
Last recorded142,696 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX501 UEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 142,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 140,042 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r, n/s/r chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s sill rusting

Pass 14 Dec 2017 139,400 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r, n/s/r chassis sections (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 139,396 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/f floor, o/s/f wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r, n/s/r chassis sections (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 138,209 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 138,209 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 136,502 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 135,030 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 214,839 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 131,862 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2012 131,862 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 207,997 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 203,069 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 121,612 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 121,610 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 112,505 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 112,505 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 112,457 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 106,655 miles

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

rear brake pads worn low

rear seat belt cover missing

slight oil leak on steering box

Fail 28 Nov 2007 106,655 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake pads worn low

rear seat belt cover missing

slight oil leak on steering box

Pass 20 Nov 2006 95,402 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 95,402 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight leek from power steering box

Pass 22 Nov 2005 84,613 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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X501 UEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Orange 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 X501 UEC, 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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X501 UEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 December 2000.

Is X501 UEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X501 UEC shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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