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X557 CBL

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,043 mi
Last recorded148,043 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX557 CBL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 148,043 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 148,027 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 145,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 143,705 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 140,910 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 135,738 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 129,839 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 121,473 miles

area around fuel regulator looks damp??

both rear axle bump stops are missing

fails 1st smoke test passed 2nd

horn sounds a bit weak

offside rear door did not centrally unlock

oil leak nearside rear of engine?

rear chassis rails are showing corrosion, rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

Fail 7 Oct 2009 121,473 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

area around fuel regulator looks damp??

both rear axle bump stops are missing

fails 1st smoke test passed 2nd

horn sounds a bit weak

offside rear door did not centrally unlock

oil leak nearside rear of engine?

rear chassis rails are showing corrosion, rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

Pass 13 Oct 2008 111,820 miles

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

Oil leak

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 111,820 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 103,426 miles

both front tires are wearing on inner edges 235/70/16

both sides rear axle bump stops are missing

fails 1st smoke test -passed 2nd test after run

front and rear brake pads look very low, front and rear brake discs are well worn

front cross brace under radiator is very heavily corroded

headlamp aim is correct as presented on position 1

offside rear door will not centrally unlock

offside rear indicator lens is cracked

play in front anti roll bar saddle bushes, [near side worse]

rear center seat belt is running under seat cover making proper use of belt difficult

slight play in offside front track rod end ball joint

Fail 29 Oct 2007 103,426 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tires are wearing on inner edges 235/70/16

both sides rear axle bump stops are missing

fails 1st smoke test -passed 2nd test after run

front and rear brake pads look very low, front and rear brake discs are well worn

front cross brace under radiator is very heavily corroded

headlamp aim is correct as presented on position 1

offside rear door will not centrally unlock

offside rear indicator lens is cracked

play in front anti roll bar saddle bushes, [near side worse]

rear center seat belt is running under seat cover making proper use of belt difficult

slight play in offside front track rod end ball joint

Pass 2 Nov 2006 91,938 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 91,938 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Oct 2005 79,122 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 79,122 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

coolant level very low

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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X557 CBL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X557 CBL, 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 X557 CBL registered?

X557 CBL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 September 2000.

Is X557 CBL safe to buy?

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