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X958 MCE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,838 mi
Last recorded140,838 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX958 MCE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 140,838 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 140,815 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2018 133,327 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jan 2018 133,275 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber detatched (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel system component leaking of engine (7.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 125,629 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 125,618 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 120,661 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front lower cross member corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2016 120,657 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front lower cross member corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2015 109,919 miles

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 2 Feb 2015 109,919 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 29 Jan 2014 103,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear section of chassis heavily corroded but not considered excessive at this time

Sill covers fitted

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 103,589 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear chassis generally very rusty

slight detereoration o/s wiper blade

Pass 29 Jan 2013 102,964 miles

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

chassis very rusty just ok at time of test

n/s rear bumper has temperary repair no sharp edges and secure at time of test

o/s rear back plate has been removed

sills covered with trim unable to examine

Fail 3 Jan 2013 165,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all chassis very rusty and getting thin in places just ok at time of test

sills covered unable to examine

Pass 5 Jan 2012 99,148 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 99,106 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 95,472 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 91,999 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 91,839 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 89,451 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 77,344 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 77,344 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 69,407 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

slight leak from steering box

Pass 25 Aug 2006 61,901 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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X958 MCE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X958 MCE, 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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X958 MCE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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