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X783 PBJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

158,519 mi
Last recorded158,519 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX783 PBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 158,519 miles

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

fluid leak from ACE system valve block

no passenger seats fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2022 158,511 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

fluid leak from ACE system valve block

no passenger seats fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2021 156,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed from inside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 156,156 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed from inside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 155,670 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front tyres both sides feathered on inner edges

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 149,117 miles

Nearside Front foglight inoperative

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

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

both front tyres are feathered inner edge

Fail 21 Feb 2019 149,117 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front foglight inoperative

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

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

both front tyres are feathered inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2018 141,268 miles

both rear tyres cracked / perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rear arm ,rear bush as marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm , front bush as marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm , rear bush as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm , front bush as marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seat in one corner loose ,not effecting seat belt at the time of test ,requires attention.

vehicles must be cleaned underside before presenting for MOT.

Fail 22 Feb 2018 141,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rear arm ,rear bush as marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm , front bush as marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm , rear bush as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm , front bush as marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both side bulbs replaced (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres cracked / perished

drivers seat in one corner loose ,not effecting seat belt at the time of test ,requires attention.

vehicles must be cleaned underside before presenting for MOT.

Pass 20 Feb 2017 134,278 miles

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

slight oil leak to n/s/r hub

Pass 22 Feb 2016 125,561 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all in places (3.6.B.2c)

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

horn intermittent

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Dec 2014 121,097 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2013 115,815 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 107,887 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 93,384 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 78,559 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 60,688 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 50,715 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 43,069 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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X783 PBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X783 PBJ, 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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X783 PBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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