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X596 EFB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,909 mi
Last recorded167,909 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX596 EFB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 167,909 miles

Chassis corroded

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

Inner sills corroded (both sides)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Oct 2021 161,874 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 161,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 158,001 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 156,119 miles

Central Body has slight corrosion Sill excessively corroded but is not part of the vehicle structure (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill excessively corroded but is not part of the vehicle structure (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 156,114 miles

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

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

Central Body has slight corrosion Sill excessively corroded but is not part of the vehicle structure (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill excessively corroded but is not part of the vehicle structure (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 152,900 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 148,628 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 148,628 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fuel system component leaking engine (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking rear fuel filter assemble (7.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 137,209 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 137,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

n/s/r brake hose twisted

Pass 24 Jan 2013 129,340 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 120,709 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 120,709 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 110,324 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 99,957 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 87,221 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 75,591 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 67,233 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 66,706 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2005 57,344 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 57,344 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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X596 EFB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X596 EFB, 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 X596 EFB registered?

X596 EFB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 December 2000.

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