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X838 LOE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

178,266 mi
Last recorded178,266 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX838 LOE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 178,266 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

under body coverd in under seal

Fail 2 Jun 2023 178,266 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Fuel hose leaking wheel arch (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

under body coverd in under seal

Pass 9 Jun 2021 176,974 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear discs and pad NS and OS

under all over covered by underseal

Pass 11 Nov 2020 176,195 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chassis heavily corroded

fuel and ace pipes heavily corroded

m and s lights flashing

nearside mirror taped on

Fail 11 Nov 2020 176,192 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chassis heavily corroded

fuel and ace pipes heavily corroded

m and s lights flashing

nearside mirror taped on

Fail 2 Apr 2020 176,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

general underside of vehicle corroded

m and s lights flashing

nearside rear door handle tricky to open

Pass 5 Jul 2018 175,605 miles

Front n/s and o/s brake hose ferules slightly corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess front to rear anti roll bar interconnecting pipe corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

front and rear chassis slight corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2018 175,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.C.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear pipes to anti roll bars (2.4.D.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

front and rear chassis corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2017 173,314 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

front and rear chassis slightly corroded

o/s rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2016 171,824 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear chassis slightly corroded

front radiator cross member corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2016 171,278 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear chassis slightly corroded

front prop shaft universal joints slight play

front radiator cross member corroded

front shock absorber turrets slightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 166,900 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 160,123 miles

ACE hydraulic pipes corroded

Engine oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2014 160,103 miles

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

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

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

ACE hydraulic pipes corroded

Coolant low

Engine oil leak

Front exhaust pipe rubber mount adrift

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 153,356 miles

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

SRS fault

Fail 11 Mar 2013 153,356 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

SRS fault

Pass 23 Feb 2012 146,871 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 142,858 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Feb 2011 142,858 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Mar 2010 135,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 127,854 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 127,851 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 118,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 118,219 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 104,129 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 94,350 miles

1 oil leak[s] on engine †2 slight p.a.s fluid leaks from steering box and resevoir †3 o/s/r metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion near flexible hose

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 94,350 miles

1 oil leak[s] on engine †2 slight p.a.s fluid leaks from steering box and resevoir †3 o/s/r metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion near flexible hose

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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X838 LOE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 X838 LOE, 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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X838 LOE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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