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X768 VRM

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

271,875 mi
Last recorded271,875 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX768 VRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 271,875 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

general under body corrositn

oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2021 261,925 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 253,851 miles

sills covered

Fail 12 Dec 2020 253,844 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

sills covered

Pass 13 Aug 2019 244,416 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 244,416 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 225,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 208,080 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 201,119 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 192,859 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 180,436 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 180,436 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 172,939 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Coolant leak from the front of the engine bayclose to the rad'.

Engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Oil leaking from the the area around the intercooler or oil cooler at the front.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 172,939 miles

Coolant leak from the front of the engine bayclose to the rad'.

Engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Oil leaking from the the area around the intercooler or oil cooler at the front.

Pass 7 Oct 2011 164,135 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 164,125 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 155,227 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 155,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 147,417 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r cracked & perished.

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

Fail 26 Sep 2009 147,416 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r cracked & perished.

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 137,638 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 137,608 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2007 133,597 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 129,243 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 124,608 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 121,463 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 121,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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X768 VRM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X768 VRM, 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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X768 VRM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 November 2000.

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