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X741 YLG

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,648 mi
Last recorded121,648 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX741 YLG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2019 121,648 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested ( handbrake not tested due to brakes binding on ) (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp aim too low ( Both headlight aims low ) (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded ( by A.B.S braking unit ) (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

( Rear offside back plate ,brake corroded )

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 120,124 miles

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

Offside Front tyre slightley damages

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 111,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear axle oil leake

Oil leak ()

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

both rear bump stops missing

chassi corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2016 110,627 miles

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

main silencer exhaust bracket significantly weakened

Pass 2 Jul 2015 110,614 miles

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

front axle nearside oil seal leaking

Fail 26 Jun 2015 110,614 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front axle nearside oil seal leaking

plastic sensor arm broken at nearside rear

Pass 27 Jun 2014 110,327 miles

advise ace pipes corroded not used as coil spring conversion

Pass 21 Aug 2013 107,590 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 107,590 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 102,497 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 93,627 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 81,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 69,288 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 69,288 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 64,846 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 53,160 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 42,604 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 42,600 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 26,742 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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X741 YLG is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 X741 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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What year was X741 YLG registered?

X741 YLG is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 December 2000.

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