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X698 AVJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

187,109 mi
Last recorded187,109 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX698 AVJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 187,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2019 181,238 miles

Front corrosion on round support bar

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 4 Mar 2019 181,238 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front corrosion on round support bar

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 30 Aug 2017 180,425 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 177,160 miles

Body has slight corrosion the chassis has had repairs to the chassis due to corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 177,156 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion the chassis has had repairs to the chassis due to corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 173,051 miles

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

offside front wheel bearing has a slight noise

Pass 26 Jul 2013 168,986 miles

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

offside rear chassis corroding

Fail 20 Jul 2013 168,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

offside rear chassis corroding

Pass 13 Jul 2012 163,225 miles

offside rear chassis leg corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2012 163,225 miles

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

offside rear chassis leg corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2011 156,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 156,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 143,198 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 143,101 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2009 129,692 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 129,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 113,012 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

fuel pipe fouling steering shaft

Pass 14 Jun 2007 88,954 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 88,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

coolant level low

cutting on offside front inner tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2006 61,982 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 38,180 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X698 AVJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X698 AVJ, 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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X698 AVJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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