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X531 ABC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,328 mi
Last recorded189,328 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX531 ABC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 189,328 miles

vehicle muddy

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

aftermarket wheels fitted

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2022 186,687 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

fuel tank mountings becoming corroded

previous welded repairs on chassis undersealed

slight corrosion on underside

vehicle muddy

Pass 15 Nov 2021 182,431 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 177,312 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Turret corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Upper part of shock absorber. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear brake disc cover deteriorated.

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Support bar. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Turret corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm, front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Upper part of shock absorber. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside front floor corroded.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 172,826 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 172,825 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Fuel system component leaking From rear of engine. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis, within suspension arm mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearward rubber bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis, within suspension arm mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 166,493 miles

slight corrosion on the underbody

Pass 16 Nov 2017 161,436 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 161,353 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Nov 2016 154,994 miles

l/ hand rear brake disc dirt shield corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2016 154,994 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working l/ hand side/ marker light not working (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings l/hand & r/ hand chassis members corroded within 30cm of watts bar brackets (6.1.B.2)

l/ hand rear brake disc dirt shield corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2015 146,289 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 146,289 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings r/ hand front body outrigger has excessive corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working r/ hand front marker light not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 139,239 miles

n/s rear brake dirt shield rusted in hole

rear chassis rusty

Fail 22 Oct 2014 139,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

n/s rear brake dirt shield rusted in hole

rear chassis rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2013 132,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 132,037 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

o/s front bump stop missing

towing socket insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2012 125,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s rear tyre perished

trailer socket insecure

Fail 15 Oct 2012 125,634 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s rear tyre perished

trailer socket insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2011 119,392 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 119,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 113,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Nov 2010 113,456 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Oct 2009 108,228 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 108,187 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Oct 2008 103,524 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 103,520 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 98,849 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 94,436 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 94,436 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.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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X531 ABC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X531 ABC, 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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X531 ABC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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