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X503 BFM

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,080 mi
Last recorded151,080 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX503 BFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 151,080 miles

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

chassis corroded

slight distortion in front discs

Fail 20 May 2016 151,041 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

chassis corroded

Pass 6 May 2015 141,442 miles

o/s/r ,mid row ,outer seat belt recoil sticking

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 22 May 2014 134,020 miles

near side front bump stop missing

near side rear chassis corrodeing

near side rear fog light damaged

off side rear bump stop missing

off side rear chassis corrodeing

Pass 28 May 2013 122,978 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r bump stops missing

o/s/r and o/s/f tyres worn low

Pass 31 May 2012 109,023 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r bump stops missing

srs light on

Fail 21 May 2012 108,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f and o/s/r bump stops missing

srs light on

Pass 8 Mar 2011 96,692 miles

Both rear brake disc slightley scorde.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Slight damage to nearside rear fog light lense.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 89,948 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 89,948 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 79,306 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 65,930 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Nearside mirror as a slight crack. Brake pedal rubber beginning to split

Pass 29 Mar 2007 54,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 49,835 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 49,835 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

advise front shockabsorber lower bushes worn †advise o/s/r tyre worn †advise nail in n/s/r tyre 255/65/16

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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X503 BFM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X503 BFM, 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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X503 BFM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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