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X879 HGH

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,740 mi
Last recorded120,740 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX879 HGH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 120,740 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 120,328 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 118,684 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 117,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking between tread on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre cracking between tread on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre cracking between tread on inner edge

Offside Side step heavily corroded and due to fail

Pass 25 Oct 2016 115,895 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all four tyres cracking

Fail 24 Oct 2016 115,891 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all four tyres cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2015 113,501 miles

ALL tyres cracking between tread

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 109,804 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 106,937 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 100,885 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 100,884 miles

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 23 May 2011 93,891 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 84,980 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 84,980 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 69,802 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 55,088 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 55,088 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 42,183 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 37,753 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 37,753 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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X879 HGH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X879 HGH, 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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X879 HGH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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