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X726 GEN

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,135 mi
Last recorded201,135 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX726 GEN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 201,135 miles

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

Nearside front inner arch has slight corrosion

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 189,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 183,830 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Slight noise from offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 176,278 miles

rear chassis corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 167,509 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2012 167,505 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2011 156,637 miles

coolant low

Fail 13 Sep 2011 156,637 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

coolant low

Pass 7 Sep 2010 143,905 miles

chassis corrosion

coolant level low

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2009 133,961 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 133,961 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 124,458 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 115,000 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 110,489 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 102,063 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 102,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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X726 GEN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X726 GEN, 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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What year was X726 GEN registered?

X726 GEN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is X726 GEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X726 GEN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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