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X708 KEC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

136,530 mi
Last recorded136,530 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX708 KEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 136,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Tow ball removed so not considered to be a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Tow ball removed so not considered to be a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 115,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 111,530 miles

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

varios oil leaks

Fail 16 Aug 2016 111,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

varios oil leaks

Pass 9 Sep 2015

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all bushes (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors chassis inner arches general underside (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2015

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner arches (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis various places needs tank removal (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis various places (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bump stops rotted off (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tank support (2.4.A.3)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all bushes (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors chassis inner arches general underside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 98,471 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 98,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 92,983 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 92,983 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 147,810 miles

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

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

near side rear brake binding

Fail 28 May 2013 147,810 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

near side rear brake binding

Pass 1 Jun 2012 85,026 miles

rear tyres slightly perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2011 79,175 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 79,175 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 71,694 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 19 Mar 2010 71,694 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 6 Aug 2009 69,852 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 64,589 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 59,326 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 53,368 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 46,506 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 46,506 miles

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

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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X708 KEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 X708 KEC, 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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X708 KEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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