MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
220,772 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
wiper linkage worn but wipers still clean windscreen
rear pads and discs in poor condition
underside corrosion
BOTH REAR AXLE BUMP STOPS MISSING
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
BOTH REAR AXLE BUMP STOPS MISSING
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Boot won't open
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear door won't open
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Boot won't open
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear door won't open
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
2 LITRES OF 5W30 OIL ADDED.
BOOT WON'T OPEN.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R DOOR WON'T OPEN.
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen cracked outside of swept area
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear wiper blade split
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X559 SFC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 X559 SFC, 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 X559 SFC registered?
X559 SFC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2000.
Is X559 SFC safe to buy?
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