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X521 VLS

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

149,000 mi
Last recorded149,000 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX521 VLS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 149,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 149,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SPRING CUP. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SPRING CUP (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 146,172 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 146,170 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019
Pass 26 Nov 2018 162,141 miles

AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH COIL SPRINGS.

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH UPPER AND LOWER. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 152,008 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear back plate corroding

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 144,872 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2016 144,212 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 132,277 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 132,275 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 122,700 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 122,700 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 12,268 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2013 116,936 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 116,936 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 107,148 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 107,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 103,102 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 103,097 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 96,167 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 44,041 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 84,840 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 73,619 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 73,435 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 65,818 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 59,807 miles

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

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

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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X521 VLS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 X521 VLS, 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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X521 VLS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 September 2000.

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