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X696 DDA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,437 mi
Last recorded199,437 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX696 DDA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2018 199,437 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Mar 2018 197,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak engine has excessive oil leak ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 185,715 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

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

Nearside Rear Dampness around brake caliper

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

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

Oil leak Unknown area ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 173,057 miles

some wear / play in nearside front track rod end ball joint

Pass 23 Jan 2015 162,007 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2013 144,240 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 144,240 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2012 135,426 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 122,585 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 106,332 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 89,227 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 89,227 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2006 45,555 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 38,294 miles

Rear no. plate coming apart

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Nov 2005 38,294 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear no. plate coming apart

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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X696 DDA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X696 DDA, 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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X696 DDA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is X696 DDA safe to buy?

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