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X878 SCC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

199,206 mi
Last recorded199,206 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX878 SCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 199,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

slight corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 26 Feb 2018 193,941 miles

ACE system fluid low

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

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

both front shock absorber lower bushes worn

chassis corroded

damp around rear ACE system ram

engine oil leaks

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2018 193,793 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

chassis corroded

damp around rear ACE system ram

engine oil leaks

ACE system fluid low

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

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

both front shock absorber lower bushes worn

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

tank strap going over top fuel tank insecure but tank still supported

Pass 27 Feb 2017 187,242 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 187,242 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 181,169 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 ADVISE REPLACMENT (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper UNIT SLIGHT LEAK ADVISE REPAIR

Fail 24 Feb 2016 181,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint excess movment (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 ADVISE REPLACMENT (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper UNIT SLIGHT LEAK ADVISE REPAIR

Pass 28 Feb 2015 173,923 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 170,320 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 159,664 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 151,264 miles

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

advise rear near side brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2011 140,152 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 128,535 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2009 117,444 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 117,444 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 107,125 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 94,407 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 82,014 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 74,242 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 74,242 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

center exhaust heat shield loose and resting on exhaust system.

slight oil leak from engine.

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 SCC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SCC, 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 SCC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 September 2000.

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