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X885 MBE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,200 mi
Last recorded50,200 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX885 MBE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 50,200 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 50,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 43,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 41,379 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covered in trays

Front diff leaking oil

Fail 2 Jun 2016 41,379 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covered in trays

Front diff leaking oil

Pass 28 May 2015 36,863 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 36,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 33,277 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 29,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 28,458 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 25,916 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

n/s/r has slight damage

Pass 2 Sep 2009 21,657 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 21,148 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 20,363 miles

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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X885 MBE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X885 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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X885 MBE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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