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X709 YLG

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

176,376 mi
Last recorded176,376 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX709 YLG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2020 176,376 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front diff seal leaking

Offside Rear diff seal leaking

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on or close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 166,174 miles

Engine has moderate oil leaks

Engine has multiple coolant leaks

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion underside vehicle throughout

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front drive shaft outer oil seal leaking

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front, treads low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2019 166,173 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion underside vehicle throughout

Engine has moderate oil leaks

Engine has multiple coolant leaks

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front drive shaft outer oil seal leaking

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front, treads low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 159,562 miles

All four tyres are perished and cracked

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leaks

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

Oil leaks

Slight underside corrosion in places

Fail 29 May 2018 159,561 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Intermediate drop arm insecure steering arm from steering box loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking front pipes below radiator (2.1.5 (a))

All four tyres are perished and cracked

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leaks

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaks

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Slight underside corrosion in places

Pass 23 Jun 2017 153,377 miles

All four tyres are perished and cracked

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

General under body corrosion in places

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approximately (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leaks

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm approximately (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 143,667 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.A.1)

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

general under-body corrosion

slight engine oil leak

slight fluid leak from transfer box

Pass 3 Jul 2015 133,842 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

rear diff leaking fluid

Fail 30 Jun 2015 133,838 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

rear diff leaking fluid

Pass 30 Jun 2014 124,088 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 123,991 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

steering box damp

Pass 1 Jun 2013 113,558 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 111,774 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 111,767 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 109,372 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 109,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 91,594 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 76,265 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 76,166 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

nearside rear rubber bump stop missing

offside rear abs sensor has had wiring repair

Pass 6 Mar 2008 68,618 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 61,686 miles

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

Offside front shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush

Fail 13 Mar 2007 61,681 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 57,373 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 YLG is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YLG, 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 YLG is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 December 2000.

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