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X826 BFB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

214,038 mi
Last recorded214,038 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX826 BFB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 214,038 miles

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear most (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 183,859 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour rear light has been reparied (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear rear most seats not fitted during test

all tyres perished

rear chassis has been repaired and heavily under sealed

underside of vehicle corroded rear

underside of vehicle covered in mud in and around fuel tank area

Pass 7 Mar 2017 181,546 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 167,948 miles

slight damp around fuel filter offside rear

underside chassis rusting and repaired on and near prescribed areas

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2015 167,948 miles

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

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

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

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

slight damp around fuel filter offside rear

underside chassis rusting and repaired on and near prescribed areas

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 153,776 miles

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

metal pipes corroding includes brake pipes

offside rear tyre slight out of shape side wall

slight damp around fuel filter osr inner area

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2014 153,776 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

metal pipes corroding includes brake pipes

offside rear tyre slight out of shape side wall

slight damp around fuel filter osr inner area

Pass 21 May 2013 137,097 miles

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Fail 13 May 2013 136,286 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

chassis corroded and weak on and near prescribed areas

metal pipes corroded includes brake pipes

warning lamps displayed on dash

Pass 12 Jun 2012 128,233 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 118,734 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 22 Apr 2010 111,476 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 104,861 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 98,853 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 91,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Apr 2006 82,261 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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X826 BFB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 X826 BFB, 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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What year was X826 BFB registered?

X826 BFB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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