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X585 AAY

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

157,495 mi
Last recorded157,495 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX585 AAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 157,495 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 157,409 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both arms seized (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 158,950 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 148,060 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 140,601 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 138,164 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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)

Oil leak

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

staining around fuel filter

surface corrosion throughout underside

Fail 11 Jul 2014 138,148 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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)

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion apparent throughout chassis

staining around fuel filter

Pass 7 Aug 2013 133,707 miles

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

Oil leak

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

offside washer jet partially blocked

oil weeping on to offside rear disc backplate. possible 1/2 shaft oil seal?

rear step rotten. do not use.

rear tyres worn to 4mm and low on edges

surface corrosion throughout, especially rear chassis

Fail 7 Aug 2013 133,707 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside washer jet partially blocked

oil weeping on to offside rear disc backplate. possible 1/2 shaft oil seal?

rear step rotten. do not use.

rear tyres worn to 4mm and low on edges

surface corrosion throughout, especially rear chassis

Pass 10 May 2012 126,084 miles

srs light on

Both front shock absorber mounts weak.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear bump stops missing.

Rear chassis heavily undersealed.

Steering box damp.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 May 2012 126,084 miles

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

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

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

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)

Both front shock absorber mounts weak.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear bump stops missing.

Rear chassis very weak.

Steering box damp.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

srs light on

Pass 12 May 2011 120,197 miles

steer box very oily

Fail 12 May 2011 120,197 miles

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

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

steer box very oily

Fail 18 May 2010 109,913 miles

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

lower steering box /drop arm VERY oily

Pass 18 May 2010 109,913 miles

lower steering box /drop arm VERY oily

Pass 12 May 2009 98,354 miles

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

lower steering box VERY oily

Fail 12 May 2009 98,354 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

lower steering box VERY oily

Fail 9 May 2008 86,975 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2008 86,975 miles

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

Offside Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2007 76,340 miles

Unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat

Pass 20 Apr 2006 64,809 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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X585 AAY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 X585 AAY, 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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X585 AAY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 September 2000.

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