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X695 BCJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,079 mi
Last recorded178,079 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX695 BCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 178,079 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 172,953 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 171,016 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 153,240 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2012 138,840 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 138,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2011 124,941 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 124,941 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 112,934 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 104,595 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 104,545 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside rear bump stop incomplete

Pass 27 Oct 2007 92,076 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 92,066 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 84,545 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 84,424 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 77,313 miles

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

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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X695 BCJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X695 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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X695 BCJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 September 2000.

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