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X759 EDW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,700 mi
Last recorded129,700 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX759 EDW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 129,700 miles

front and rear brake discs are corroded and warped

nearside headlight is chipped and corroded

nearside rear brake is binding and close to a failure

play in offside front wheel bearing

screen is chipped and cracked

slight exhaust blow from joints

Fail 10 Aug 2016 129,700 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 and rear brake discs are corroded and warped

nearside headlight is chipped and corroded

nearside rear brake is binding and close to a failure

play in offside front wheel bearing

screen is chipped and cracked

slight exhaust blow from joints

Pass 8 May 2015 129,696 miles

off side front wheel bearing is worn, near side rear brake is binding slightly

screen is chipped and cracked, near side headlamp is chipped, near side rear brake disc shows signs of overheating, near side rear brake pads are very low, engine is leaking oil, rear antiroll near side link is worn

Fail 7 May 2015 129,696 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

off side front wheel bearing is worn, near side rear brake is binding slightly

screen is chipped and cracked, near side headlamp is chipped, near side rear brake disc shows signs of overheating, near side rear brake pads are very low, engine is leaking oil, rear antiroll near side link is worn

Fail 27 Feb 2015 129,693 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

off side front wheel bearing is worn

screen is chipped and cracked, near side headlamp is chipped, near side rear brake discs shows signs of overheating, near side rear brake pads are very low, engine is leaking oil, rear antiroll bar near side link is worn,

Pass 12 Feb 2014 122,696 miles

nearside front headlamp lense is damaged, engine leaking oil, vehicle has signs of power steering leak, power steering pump noisy, gearbox leaking oil, nearside front trackrod end worn, both front lower ball joints worn

zone B of screen is damaged, near horn button is missing

rear entrance step is excessively corroded and weak

Pass 14 Feb 2013 118,530 miles

engine leaking oil, nearside front headlamp chipped, both front lower ball joints worn, power steering pump noisy, steering lock to lock is slightly knotchy, wipers clear screen poorly

rear passenger step excessively corroded and weak

Fail 12 Feb 2013 118,530 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

engine leaking oil, nearside front headlamp chipped, both front lower ball joints worn, power steering pump noisy, steering lock to lock is slightly knotchy, wipers clear screen poorly

rear passenger step excessively corroded and weak

Fail 6 Dec 2012 118,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

near side headlamp is chipped and corroded, engine is leaking oil

Pass 30 Nov 2011 112,989 miles

engine leaking oil, gearbox leaking oil, steering system worn, power steering pump noisy, chip in screen

Fail 30 Nov 2011 112,989 miles

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

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

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

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

engine leaking oil, gearbox leaking oil, steering system worn, power steering pump noisy, chip in screen

Fail 21 Apr 2010 97,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

power steering pump noisy, nearside front shocker mounting area corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2010 97,551 miles

power steering pump noisy, nearside front shocker mounting area corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2009 88,725 miles

near side headlamp is chipped, oil leak from engine, near side rear tyre is starting to perish, off side rear tyre is starting to perish and low on inner edge, exhaust centre box baffler is rattling, exhaust heat shield is loose

Pass 24 Apr 2008 74,728 miles

chips in screen

Pass 25 Apr 2007 66,902 miles

Screen is chipped †Off side rear tyre inner side wall is split

Pass 26 Apr 2006 51,422 miles

Screen is chipped †Drag link arm, near side end is worn

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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X759 EDW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X759 EDW, 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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X759 EDW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 December 2000.

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