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X578 PEW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,150 mi
Last recorded141,150 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX578 PEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 141,150 miles

CHASSIS SHOWING EXTENSIVE CORROSSION

EXTENSIVE OIL LEAKS NOTED

SUSPENSION & STEERING COMPONENTS INC HUB ASSEMBLYS

Fail 9 Feb 2018 141,102 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CHASSIS OUTRIGGER (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CHASSIS OUTRIGGER (6.1.B.2)

CHASSIS SHOWING EXTENSIVE CORROSSION

EXTENSIVE OIL LEAKS NOTED

SUSPENSION & STEERING COMPONENTS INC HUB ASSEMBLYS

Pass 10 Feb 2017 133,839 miles

extensive chassis corrossion

extensive oil leaks noticed

front discs showing wear,unable to fully see condition of front & rear pads

n/s/f marker lamp inop

Fail 4 Feb 2017 133,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch area (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

extensive chassis corrossion

extensive oil leaks noticed

front discs showing wear,unable to fully see condition of front & rear pads

n/s/f marker lamp inop

Pass 29 Jan 2016 124,226 miles

areas of heavy corrossion on chassis

extensive engine/transmission oil leaks noticed

Pass 21 Jan 2015 117,567 miles

all tyres wearing inner edges

entire underbody chassis & components showing extensive corrossion

extensive engine/transmission leaks

front discs showing wear/unable to confirm pads

Fail 9 Jan 2015 117,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

all tyres wearing inner edges

entire underbody chassis & components showing extensive corrossion

extensive engine/transmission leaks

front discs showing wear/unable to confirm pads

Pass 9 Jan 2014 111,053 miles

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

surface corrosion around rear chassis sections.

Fail 9 Jan 2014 111,053 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

surface corrosion around rear chassis sections.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 106,221 miles

extensive surface corrosion on chassis and suspension and steering components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 101,898 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 95,263 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 21 Sep 2009 89,208 miles

all four tyres worn close too limit

Pass 11 Sep 2008 79,998 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 79,998 miles

Drag link end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 71,997 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 71,865 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 63,569 miles

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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X578 PEW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X578 PEW, 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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X578 PEW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 October 2000.

Is X578 PEW safe to buy?

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