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X878 EBT

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,856 mi
Last recorded111,856 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX878 EBT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 111,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside vehicle components corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2019 111,855 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside vehicle components corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2017 111,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hoses in poor condition (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hoses in poor condition (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 111,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hoses in poor condition (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hoses in poor condition (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 111,375 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 111,375 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users side step insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated air bag (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users rear wing insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users body mount (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users side step insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play unable to test due to brake bind (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users wing insecure (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 110,978 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2014 108,103 miles

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

Oil leak

sill covers

Pass 12 Dec 2012 106,074 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION TO REAR CHASSIS AREAS

Pass 14 Dec 2011 95,084 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 84,067 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 77,729 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 77,729 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 72,560 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 72,555 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 67,072 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 67,072 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 53,956 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 53,956 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 40,102 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight 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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X878 EBT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X878 EBT, 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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X878 EBT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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