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X742 DBU

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

196,677 mi
Last recorded196,677 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX742 DBU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 196,677 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and very muddy (6.2.2 (d) (i))

next year will need steam cleaning

under side of vehicle very very muddy

Pass 13 Dec 2022 195,665 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front rusty but not swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

chassis been patch and is quite rusty

engine and gearbox oil leak

under side of vehicle quite muddy

Fail 13 Dec 2022 195,665 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front rusty but not swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

chassis been patch and is quite rusty

engine and gearbox oil leak

under side of vehicle quite muddy

Pass 18 Nov 2021 190,230 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

chassis corroded front and back

Fail 15 Nov 2021 190,224 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

chassis corroded front and back

Pass 7 Oct 2020 187,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle very rusty

Fail 7 Oct 2020 187,784 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle very rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2019 184,702 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear part of chassis is deteriorating

Fail 26 Sep 2019 184,682 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear part of chassis is deteriorating

Pass 27 Sep 2018 179,763 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

o/s front axle oil seal is leaking

Pass 26 Sep 2017 172,884 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 165,786 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 248,607 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 248,595 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 141,875 miles

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

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

rust on under side

Fail 19 Aug 2014 141,868 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rust on under side

Pass 20 Jul 2013 137,670 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 126,804 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 118,434 miles

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

slight play in steering arm track rods

Pass 3 Jul 2010 108,650 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 101,310 miles

failed item,s both side foot step have removed

Fail 20 Jul 2009 101,303 miles

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 92,992 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 82,288 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 72,923 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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X742 DBU is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 X742 DBU, 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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X742 DBU is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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