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X818 VWX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

151,828 mi
Last recorded151,828 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX818 VWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 151,828 miles

chassis covered in mud

Pass 7 Dec 2017 145,996 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 142,172 miles

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Pass 28 Nov 2015 138,186 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 138,138 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2014 133,325 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 133,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

front supporting bar corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 128,872 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 123,468 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 118,176 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 118,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2010 111,297 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 105,288 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 99,988 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 93,321 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 84,683 miles

air bag warning light illuminated.

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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X818 VWX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X818 VWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X818 VWX registered?

X818 VWX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X818 VWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X818 VWX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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