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X503 PBJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

129,476 mi
Last recorded129,476 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX503 PBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 129,476 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 125,608 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 121,401 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 119,940 miles

Both rear suspension hight sensors loose, but rear air suspension replaced with coil springs

Nearside Front Out rigger corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 119,899 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out rigger to body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both rear suspension hight sensors loose, but rear air suspension replaced with coil springs

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 117,815 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 117,810 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 114,875 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 11,467 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Front Both front tyres cracking on side walls, but cords not visible at present

Pass 15 Feb 2017 112,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Rear wiper blade worn

Small cracks in n/s/f tyre side walls,but cords not visible at present

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 112,140 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Rear wiper blade worn

Small cracks in n/s/f tyre side walls,but cords not visible at present

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 109,026 miles

Both front tyres have small splits in both side walls

O/S/R tyre has small splits in side wall, valve starting to crack

Fail 4 Feb 2016 109,026 miles

Both front tyres have small splits in both side walls

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

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

O/S/R tyre has small splits in side wall, valve starting to crack

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 106,596 miles

All tyres have small cracks on side walls

O/S/R Tyre void of tread on inner edge and has small crackes in tread and side walls

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 103,872 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension bump stop missing N/S/R

Pass 25 Jan 2013 101,291 miles

Left hand rear suspension bump stop missing

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 97,249 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 92,654 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 80,412 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 72,283 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 63,560 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 63,558 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 56,942 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on various rear metal brake pipes

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 PBJ 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 73.9%.

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 PBJ, 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 X503 PBJ registered?

X503 PBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 November 2000.

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The MOT history for X503 PBJ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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