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X779 LBV

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,593 mi
Last recorded160,593 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX779 LBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 160,593 miles

brake hose ferrules on each wheel corroded

suspension levling warning light stays on

Fail 9 Aug 2018 160,586 miles

Nearside Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis as maked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailbox pipe by joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Body component likely to become detached step mounting bracket corroded though (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective pipe bracket broken off from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

all 4 brake hose ferrules corroded

front lower grill cross member corroded thouth

Pass 17 Mar 2017 158,093 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 154,083 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 154,062 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 150,560 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 150,285 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 148,150 miles

engine oil added but level still low

front & rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 Jun 2011 138,909 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 129,444 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 129,394 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2009 127,231 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 May 2008 126,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

advise coolant level

advise incorrect tyre configuration

Pass 31 May 2008 126,494 miles

Oil leak

advise coolant level

advise incorrect tyre configuration

Pass 28 May 2007 120,536 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 120,436 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 109,341 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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X779 LBV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X779 LBV, 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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X779 LBV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 September 2000.

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