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X842 BBC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,353 mi
Last recorded125,353 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX842 BBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 125,353 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 125,351 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 120,869 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 120,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn anti-roll bar "D" bush worn o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 120,849 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Foward most ........ (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and 'dust' cover split.... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FULL chassis leg severe corrosion and VERY weak (also to side of fuel tank.) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached SEVERLY WORN....and 'dust' cover totaly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached SEVERLY WORN.... (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Dash board / switches assembly loose ??

Nearside Front suspect oil leak at hub area....

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated.. (0.1 (b))

Right hand horn button inoperative.....

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test extra seats not in use and seat belts look severly damaged (chewed by dogs !! ) ()

Pass 15 May 2019 115,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 111,231 miles

Rear chassis corroded but not holed

Pass 18 May 2017 105,842 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 May 2017 105,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 May 2016 99,473 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 May 2016 99,463 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis rail holed next to offside front anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2015 94,449 miles

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 May 2015 94,445 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 May 2014 88,402 miles

Underside of the vehicle dirty

Pass 4 May 2013 81,800 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 75,251 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 67,508 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2011 67,508 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2010 59,708 miles

Both front tyre inner sidewalls damaged

Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge

Offside horn button broken

Fail 12 Apr 2010 59,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Both front tyre inner sidewalls damaged

Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge

Offside horn button broken

Pass 11 May 2009 51,528 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 51,528 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 44,998 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 37,968 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 31,405 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 31,404 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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X842 BBC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X842 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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X842 BBC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 December 2000.

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