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X61 XUP

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

179,882 mi
Last recorded179,882 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX61 XUP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 179,882 miles

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

rear axle linkage worn

towbar electrical socket broken off

Fail 9 Mar 2016 179,882 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 165,444 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 149,128 miles

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)

Oil leak

slight corrosion front cross member

Pass 6 Mar 2013 142,219 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 142,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 134,030 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2011 128,306 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 117,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 106,093 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 93,994 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 93,994 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

off side front wiper starting to smear screen

Pass 23 Apr 2007 82,090 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 70,508 miles

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

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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X61 XUP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X61 XUP, 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 X61 XUP registered?

X61 XUP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 November 2000.

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