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X626 EAJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,380 mi
Last recorded155,380 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX626 EAJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 155,380 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 155,380 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 141,576 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 141,508 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt installation has a seat fitted to a flat rail, on a floor which has not been suitably reinforced inner sill (10.1 (p))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

this land rover is rusty front to back lots of welding all covered over

Pass 31 Jul 2017 129,290 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 120,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear axle oil leak

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

side steps corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2016 120,218 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded air suspension unit mounting/chassis rail. (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 113,070 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 112,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind air suspension. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail cracked. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front of wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear mounting. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 112,960 miles

Centre Fluid suspension leaking unit for active rear suspension (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel system component leaking rear top of engine (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

dampness n/s/r hub area

Fail 9 Oct 2015 112,957 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

rear bump stops missing

suspension levelling device has a slight leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 107,097 miles

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

rear anti rollbar ram leaking slightly

Fail 9 Oct 2014 107,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

rear anti rollbar ram leaking slightly

Pass 15 Oct 2013 104,976 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 104,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 101,596 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 101,576 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 96,905 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 90,826 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 90,824 miles

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

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

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

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)

corrosion osr chassis

Pass 24 Oct 2009 81,869 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 77,726 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 77,679 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2008 68,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 14 Mar 2008 68,782 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 29 Mar 2007 61,810 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 53,108 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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X626 EAJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X626 EAJ, 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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X626 EAJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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