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X878 MBE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,470 mi
Last recorded142,470 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 142,470 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 123,226 miles

Body has slight corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2019 122,023 miles

Body has slight corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2018 119,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 119,327 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

general corrosion to chassis

Pass 28 Nov 2016 118,445 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

general patches of age related underbody corrosion

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 15 Dec 2015 117,091 miles

N/S/F bumper damaged

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis rails both corroded (6.6.6)

oil leak

rear propshaft coupling split

Pass 10 Dec 2014 115,178 miles

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

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

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

general patches of slight corrosion along chassis

Pass 3 Dec 2013 113,449 miles

some general underbody surface

Fail 29 Nov 2013 113,440 miles

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

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

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

some general underbody surface

Pass 18 Dec 2012 111,205 miles

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

battery clamp is insecure

clutch pedal is slightly notchy

front and rear brake discs are worn , corroded and pitted

heavy corrosion to underbody / chassis in places (parts may need attention soon)

nearside and offside front lower shock absorber bushes are worn and will need attention in near future

offside headlight is slightly insecure

offside rear suspension bump stop is missing

offside track rod end ball joint is worn and has some play (will need attention in near future)

some wear / play in offside front wheel bearing (will need attention in near future)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 100,757 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 100,757 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 80,615 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2007 69,610 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 13 Oct 2006 61,572 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 61,572 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MBE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X878 MBE, 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 X878 MBE registered?

X878 MBE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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