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X598 CBL

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

187,625 mi
Last recorded187,625 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX598 CBL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 187,625 miles

Cab steps insecure Heavily corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Chassis heavily corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside All N/S indicators inoperative until switch was used several times, continued to work afterwards.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Watts Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 187,605 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Cab steps insecure Heavily corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Chassis heavily corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside All N/S indicators inoperative until switch was used several times, continued to work afterwards.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Watts Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 187,594 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Chassis heavily corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Watts link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 186,424 miles

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Pan hard rod swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 186,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Pan hard rod swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 183,698 miles

Both side steps corroded and weak

Chassis becoming heavily corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Turret (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant low

Fail 18 Oct 2017 183,682 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both side steps corroded and weak

Chassis becoming heavily corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Turret (2.4.A.3)

Park brake efficiency only just met

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant low

Pass 14 Oct 2016 176,664 miles

Front lower cross member corroded

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

Nearside Front suspension top turret corroded

Offside Front suspension top turret corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside side step corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2016 176,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front lower cross member corroded

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

Nearside Front suspension top turret corroded

Offside Front suspension top turret corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside side step corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 163,846 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on wear indicators

Offside Rear tyre close to wear indicators

Pass 1 Dec 2014 158,795 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 154,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when spun

steering box wet, indicating a possible leak, but not leaking at time of test

Fail 25 Nov 2013 154,032 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when spun

steering box wet, indicating a possible leak, but not leaking at time of test

Pass 30 Nov 2012 149,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

steering box shows signs of leaking power steering fluid, but not leaking at time of test

Fail 29 Nov 2012 149,799 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

steering box shows signs of leaking power steering fluid, but not leaking at time of test

Pass 2 Dec 2011 145,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear body mount repaired but not seriously affecting its strength

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear bump stop missing

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 140,608 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 140,608 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 131,023 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

steering box lower seal slightly damp

Pass 17 Nov 2008 125,993 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 121,399 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 116,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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X598 CBL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X598 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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X598 CBL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 December 2000.

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