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X709 PBJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

255,206 mi
Last recorded255,206 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX709 PBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 255,206 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 139,822 miles

Front Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear rear seat have been removed

Pass 24 Aug 2020 133,035 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 133,035 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 132,996 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced weld plates parted and chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension pipe leaking o/s/f chassis (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

part checked rear seat belts seats folded down

Pass 24 Oct 2018 124,260 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 124,256 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 115,524 miles

Central brake light not working

Nearside Rear side light slight dim

dampness to fuel filter

dampness to sips pump area

deep corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis

play in nearside drag link ball joint

Pass 19 Oct 2016 109,509 miles

chip in windscreen

corrosion to ace system pipes and slight dampness to offside pump pipes to pump

corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis swollen heavy corroded

slight play in nearside drag link ball joint

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 13 Oct 2015 102,977 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 97,531 miles

slight play in nearside drag link ball joint

Pass 24 Oct 2013 96,836 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 96,834 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)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 91,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

chassis heavily corroded throughout.

front and rear suspension components corroded.

oil leak on engine.

Pass 22 Oct 2012 84,961 miles

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

chassis and body mounts corroded slightly.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 76,237 miles

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

fog light damaged front and wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 15 Oct 2010 68,786 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs have corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2010 68,786 miles

Rear brake discs have corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2009 65,066 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 65,066 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 60,614 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 53,753 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 53,753 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 45,871 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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X709 PBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X709 PBJ, 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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X709 PBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 November 2000.

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