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X838 RDX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

307,643 mi
Last recorded307,643 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX838 RDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 307,643 miles

Coolant leak ()

Crack in windscreen

Nearside Front Mirror glass crack

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 307,643 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Crack in windscreen

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

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

Nearside Front Mirror glass crack

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 299,158 miles

Chip in windscreen

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Passenger wing mirror cracked.

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 288,940 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear both chassis members corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 279,809 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower anti roll bar gaitor deteriorated

Nearside mirror damaged

Rear chassis members corroded

Rear panard arm bush worn

oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 269,630 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

free play at steering wheel

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2013 253,036 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm on inner shoulder

Fail 26 Nov 2013 252,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm on inner shoulder

Pass 26 Nov 2012 234,275 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 214,966 miles

Both no. plates starting to separate and discolour slightly

Exhaust centre pipe mounted close to axle counter-weight

Pass 26 Nov 2010 197,753 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 181,304 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 164,026 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 58,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 145,865 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 145,865 miles

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

Both wipers split slightly

Font number plate cracked slightly

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Small nail in inner edge of nearside rear tyre tread

Various small chips in front screen

Pass 27 Nov 2006 126,528 miles

both front tyres close to legal limits on inner edges.

nearside front outer steering arm ball joint slight play.

Pass 30 Nov 2005 108,167 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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X838 RDX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X838 RDX, 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 RDX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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