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X82 TAO

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,263 mi
Last recorded186,263 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX82 TAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 186,263 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis box has been patched both sides and covered with paint and underseal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 186,263 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis box has been patched both sides and covered with paint and underseal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 179,627 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 179,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 175,365 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 175,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Towbar is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2017 168,663 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 168,660 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2016 160,904 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 160,904 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis beside fuel tank (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 152,707 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 152,707 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2014 146,843 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hill descent warning lamp illuminated

Pass 19 Apr 2014 146,843 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

hill descent warning lamp illuminated

Pass 4 Apr 2013 139,232 miles

front cross member corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2013 139,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

front crossmember corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2011 134,766 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 123,148 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 116,875 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 116,875 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 109,591 miles

front axle pinion leaking oil

offside & nearside rear bump stops missing

Fail 4 Oct 2008 109,591 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front axle pinion leaking oil

offside & nearside rear bump stops missing

Pass 27 Oct 2007 101,919 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 86,582 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 73,016 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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X82 TAO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X82 TAO, 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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X82 TAO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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