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X653 CAH

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,223 mi
Last recorded139,223 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX653 CAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 139,223 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (3.6.C.3)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 139,165 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (3.6.C.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 129,115 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (3.6.C.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis areas (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 129,005 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (3.6.C.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis areas (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 121,375 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front inner wings corroded but not considered to be excessive

most of vehicle structure is corroded but not considered to be excessive

radiator support bar corroded

side steps corroded

sill covers

Fail 5 Nov 2014 121,375 miles

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

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

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

most of vehicle structure is corroded but not considered to be excessive

radiator support bar corroded

side steps corroded

sill covers

Pass 21 Oct 2013 117,766 miles

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

sill covers

Fail 21 Oct 2013 117,766 miles

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

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

sill covers

Pass 24 Oct 2012 114,757 miles

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 114,757 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 111,720 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 111,720 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Nov 2010 107,805 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 107,805 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 103,208 miles

2/ slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 95,040 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 95,035 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 85,497 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 80,566 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 72,246 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 72,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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X653 CAH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X653 CAH, 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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X653 CAH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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