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X659 RHD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

114,955 mi
Last recorded114,955 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX659 RHD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 114,955 miles

ANTI ROLL BAR STABILIZER SYSTEM LEAKING

Nearside HANDBRAKE REACHING ONLY MINIMUM EFFICIENCY

Fail 4 Dec 2015 114,951 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported MOUNTING (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance BOTH (1.1.A.3d)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel system component leaking REAR OF ENGINE (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working HIGH LEVEL (1.2.1b)

ANTI ROLL BAR STABILIZER SYSTEM LEAKING

Nearside HANDBRAKE REACHING ONLY MINIMUM EFFICIENCY

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 114,781 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyrewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2014 104,868 miles

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

front bumper crossmember corroded and holed

Fail 13 Oct 2014 104,841 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front bumper crossmember corroded and holed

Pass 3 May 2013 100,384 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

light misting of oil on rear suspension component

Pass 1 May 2012 98,155 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 91,482 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 91,482 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 87,276 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 6 Jan 2010 87,254 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 79,582 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 79,582 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 74,933 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 68,402 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 68,402 miles

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

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

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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X659 RHD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 X659 RHD, 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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X659 RHD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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