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X893 YBD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,655 mi
Last recorded169,655 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX893 YBD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2024 169,655 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 166,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2021 165,880 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL FOUR ()

Pass 10 Nov 2019 162,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 162,258 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 161,294 miles

Offside chassis leg corroded at crossbeam., outwith mot prescribed areas

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 161,294 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside chassis leg corroded at crossbeam., outwith mot prescribed areas

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2013 89,235 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 89,235 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 156,223 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 156,223 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 139,201 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 129,049 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 5 Jun 2009 120,505 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 120,505 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 110,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 110,721 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 104,655 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 92,584 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 75,687 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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X893 YBD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc 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 X893 YBD, 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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X893 YBD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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