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X516 FHL

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,064 mi
Last recorded158,064 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX516 FHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 158,064 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor to inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 158,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor to inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 151,899 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 151,899 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 145,381 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 145,381 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.6.6)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides front (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 138,552 miles

Both rear bump stop rubbers missing.

Chassis corroding.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 138,552 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Electronic stability system component excessively damaged suspension height sensor link snapped (3.4.2)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Both sides front (2.7.4)

Both rear bump stop rubbers missing.

Both windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Chassis corroding.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 130,935 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 122,293 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2012 114,967 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2011 107,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 99,525 miles

all brake pipes corroded

slight corrosion to chassis

slight play steering column bearing

Pass 9 Nov 2009 91,302 miles

ADVISE HAND / TRANSMITTION BRAKE TRAVEL

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / CHASSIS SECTIONS / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 9 Nov 2009 91,296 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

ADVISE HAND / TRANSMITTION BRAKE TRAVEL

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / CHASSIS SECTIONS / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 18 Nov 2008 81,493 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 81,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 71,276 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 60,633 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 60,211 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 49,842 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 49,842 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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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X516 FHL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X516 FHL, 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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X516 FHL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 December 2000.

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