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X59 EGC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,263 mi
Last recorded165,263 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX59 EGC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 165,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 158,606 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 154,434 miles

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

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy when wheel spun by hand

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy when wheel spun by hand

Rear of chassis heavily corroded

Rear propshaft rubber coupling perished

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 154,433 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy when wheel spun by hand

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy when wheel spun by hand

Rear of chassis heavily corroded

Rear propshaft rubber coupling perished

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 145,416 miles

Coolant leak

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/r brake binding slightly

ride height sensor links broken

Fail 27 Feb 2014 145,416 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Coolant leak

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/r brake binding slightly

ride height sensor links broken

Pass 15 Mar 2013 133,227 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 133,227 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 123,443 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2012 123,443 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 115,655 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 109,424 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 103,613 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 103,590 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2008 95,746 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 88,476 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 79,432 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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X59 EGC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 X59 EGC, 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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X59 EGC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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