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X838 LUT

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,954 mi
Last recorded152,954 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX838 LUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 152,954 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust flanges corroded

n/s rear sill corroding

no tow bar fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Oct 2022 152,954 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

exhaust flanges corroded

n/s rear sill corroding

no tow bar fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Oct 2021 152,339 miles

sills corroding

suspension componets corroding

Fail 15 Oct 2021 152,317 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sills corroding

suspension componets corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2020 151,368 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

some underbody rust

Pass 9 Oct 2013 134,102 miles

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

rear suspension low

Pass 18 Oct 2012 130,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all chassis slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2011 124,594 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 13 Nov 2010 119,791 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 119,629 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 112,468 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 112,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 103,481 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 103,481 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 92,432 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 81,651 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 69,730 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2005 69,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 LUT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X838 LUT, 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 X838 LUT registered?

X838 LUT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 October 2000.

Is X838 LUT safe to buy?

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