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X693 BCJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,953 mi
Last recorded107,953 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX693 BCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 May 2018 107,953 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel tank insecure fuel tank strap mounting corroded and adrift (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect condensation within lamp unit (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Coolant leak top hose area ()

Offside Front side marker light not working

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

front underside bar corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 May 2017 105,440 miles

Offside Front side marker light not working

Offside Rear tyre has a cut (not deep enough to reach ply or cords)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

suspension warning light on

traction control warning light on

various areas of corrosion

Fail 9 May 2017 105,437 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front side marker light not working

Offside Rear tyre has a cut (not deep enough to reach ply or cords)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

suspension warning light on

traction control warning light on

various areas of corrosion

Pass 18 May 2016 102,692 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar "D" bush has slight play

Various areas of corrosion

all four coil springs are corroded

Fail 17 May 2016 102,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front anti roll bar "D" bush has slight play

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre valve perished

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

Various areas of corrosion

all four coil springs are corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 99,512 miles

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

all 4 coil springs corroded

all flexie brake hose ferruls are corroded

both number plate lamps are dim

offside front side marker bulb not working

offside front tyre cracked

rear chassis starting to corrode / swell

various points of underbody corrsion

Fail 21 May 2015 99,511 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

all 4 coil springs corroded

all flexie brake hose ferruls are corroded

both number plate lamps are dim

offside front side marker bulb not working

offside front tyre cracked

rear chassis starting to corrode / swell

various points of underbody corrsion

Pass 13 May 2014 96,469 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 May 2014 96,469 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 91,263 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 91,263 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 86,087 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 86,087 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 77,844 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 77,844 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 75,253 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 71,153 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 67,784 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 62,589 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 60,100 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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X693 BCJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X693 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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X693 BCJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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