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X627 EAJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,836 mi
Last recorded131,836 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX627 EAJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 131,836 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 131,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 130,785 miles

Central Brake light not working

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 126,524 miles

Ball joint rubbers perished.

Corrosion on prescribed areas.

Offside Front Axle oil leak.

Play/wear in nsr anti roll bar link.

Fail 19 Feb 2017 126,383 miles

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

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

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

Ball joint rubbers perished.

Corrosion on prescribed areas.

Offside Front Axle oil leak.

Play/wear in nsr anti roll bar link.

Pass 21 Feb 2016 115,121 miles

Corrosion on underbody and pipes.

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

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted.

Offside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2015 101,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion to flexi ferrules

Corrosion under vehicle

Mud under vehicle (INSPECTION LIMITED)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 95,314 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 95,314 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 91,387 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 91,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 83,023 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 76,041 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 76,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 66,121 miles

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oilleekfrom o/s rear hub

Pass 10 Feb 2009 55,618 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all tyres are getting close to the legal limit

Pass 13 Feb 2008 50,144 miles

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

all tyres perished on side walls

Pass 13 Feb 2007 43,989 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 38,604 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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X627 EAJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X627 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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X627 EAJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2000.

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