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X709 YRE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

108,329 mi
Last recorded108,329 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX709 YRE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 108,329 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2022 108,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2021 105,597 miles

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

Front both front floor pans corroded - but not considered excessive

Rear number plate lights working but both very dull

vehicle underside waxoyled obscuring some components

Fail 29 Jul 2021 105,597 miles

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

Front both front floor pans corroded - but not considered excessive

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

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

Rear number plate lights working but both very dull

vehicle underside waxoyled obscuring some components

Pass 19 Aug 2020 103,441 miles

Nearside number plate light working but very dull

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

vehicle underside heavily waxoyled

Fail 17 Aug 2020 103,437 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault traction control light also on dash (1.6 (b))

Nearside number plate light working but very dull

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

vehicle underside heavily waxoyled

Pass 17 Jul 2019 97,528 miles

vehicle underside waxoyled

windscreen washers working but intermittent when operated

Fail 17 Jul 2019 97,528 miles

vehicle underside waxoyled

windscreen washers working but intermittent when operated

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 92,987 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 92,934 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 88,393 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 87,891 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Sep 2016 87,891 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering joint joining to steering box (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 84,557 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2015 84,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x 3 (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2014 83,944 miles

rear chassis slight corrosion

Fail 16 Dec 2014 83,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 81,528 miles

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

body pick up points rusted

Pass 14 Jan 2013 79,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

brake back plates corroded

chassis corroded front to rear

Fail 11 Jan 2013 79,411 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

brake back plates corroded

chassis corroded front to rear

Pass 5 Jul 2011 76,262 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 76,262 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 72,376 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 68,017 miles

Oil leak

off side front door check strap broken

Fail 4 Jan 2008 63,767 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 63,767 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 59,895 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant leaking on water pump

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Jan 2007 59,895 miles

coolant leaking on water pump

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 20 Dec 2005 52,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 52,725 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 YRE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 X709 YRE, 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 YRE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 October 2000.

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