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X681 BCJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,467 mi
Last recorded205,467 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX681 BCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 205,467 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Dec 2017 205,467 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 200,772 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s, o/s (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 200,772 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s, o/s (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 195,630 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 190,473 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 190,473 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 183,469 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 178,742 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear offside and nearside bump stops missing

Fail 26 Nov 2012 178,742 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear offside and nearside bump stops missing

Pass 1 Nov 2011 175,198 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside and nearside rear bump stops missing

Pass 10 Nov 2010 172,837 miles

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

Nearside rear side position light only 50 % working?

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 169,869 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 169,869 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 3 Nov 2008 166,079 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 159,420 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 159,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 152,620 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)

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

Oil leak

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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X681 BCJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X681 BCJ, 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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X681 BCJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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