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X896 HUY

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

194,907 mi
Last recorded194,907 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX896 HUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 194,907 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 189,810 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 184,654 miles

Front brake imbalance at 26%

Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Rear chassis corroded

Suspension warning lights illuminated (has been converted to coil-spring suspension)

Underside coated with rustroofing

Fail 26 Nov 2018 184,654 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (front one!) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (trailing/rear one!)....as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached DETATCHED...UPPER BOLT MISSING! (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (front one!) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working FLASHING! (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Rear chassis corroded

Suspension warning lights illuminated (has been converted to coil-spring suspension)

Underside coated with rustroofing

Pass 16 Nov 2017 175,303 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 175,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play pitman arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 165,814 miles

Chassis heavily undersealed

Nearside Front Shock absorber mounts slightly corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber mounts slightly corroded

Oil leak Engine ()

Suspension light illuminated on dash

Pass 7 Oct 2015 162,469 miles

Both front tyre walls cracking developing

Engine oil leak

General underbody corrosion developing to suspension components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking developing (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 162,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine oil leak

General underbody corrosion developing to suspension components

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

Rear nearside tyre wall cracking developing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 159,163 miles

General underbody corrosion developing to chassis and suspension components.

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 159,158 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

General underbody corrosion developing to chassis and suspension components.

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 154,780 miles

General corrosion developing to exhaust system

General underbody corrosion developing to chassis and suspension components

Rear chassis has had extensive welding repairs carried out.

Fail 12 Jul 2013 154,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

General corrosion developing to exhaust system

General underbody corrosion developing to chaasis and suspension components

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 149,563 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 142,737 miles

Oil leak

damage to fromt bumper

Pass 1 Jul 2010 133,090 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 133,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 125,626 miles

ACE Suspension pump has slight oil covering.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 116,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 109,671 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 109,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 103,035 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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X896 HUY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X896 HUY, 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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X896 HUY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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