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X837 BBC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

217,117 mi
Last recorded217,117 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX837 BBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 217,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced adjacent to fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced adjacent to fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 217,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced adjacent to fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced adjacent to fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 214,737 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion adjacent to fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box area (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion adjacent to fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 214,731 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion adjacent to fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box area (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Oil leak axle case end drive shaft seal ()

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion adjacent to fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 210,367 miles

Centre Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Oil leak axle tube oil seal ()

Fail 3 Oct 2016 210,367 miles

Centre Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Oil leak axle tube oil seal ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 206,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 201,899 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 197,436 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 182,100 miles

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

rear most seats not fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2012 182,094 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear most seats not fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2011 160,324 miles

nail in offside rear tyre steering box leaking

Pass 17 Sep 2010 141,044 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 121,463 miles

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

front tyres 3mm

Fail 18 Aug 2009 121,404 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2008 115,438 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 115,438 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 104,238 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2007 104,238 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 89,745 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 61,834 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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X837 BBC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X837 BBC, 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 X837 BBC registered?

X837 BBC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 December 2000.

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