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X959 CBR

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

243,272 mi
Last recorded243,272 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX959 CBR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 243,272 miles

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

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

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 5 Apr 2016 243,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 14 Mar 2016 243,271 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 25 Mar 2015 147,687 miles

offside front bump stop missing

possible fuel leak from engine area

Pass 24 Mar 2014 138,729 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 138,710 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2013 127,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

gear box oil leak

n/s and o/s sills have plastic covers,unable to fully inspect sills

Fail 15 Mar 2013 127,141 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

gear box oil leak

n/s and o/s sills have plastic covers,unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 15 Mar 2012 123,188 miles

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

OIL LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 118,395 miles

FLUID DRIPPING DOWN FROM THE ENGINE

HEAVY OIL LEAK

Pass 19 Mar 2010 108,474 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre appears to be under inflated

offside front tyre, inner edge of the tread is worn smooth.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 100,350 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 100,350 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 90,072 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 89,719 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 78,898 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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X959 CBR is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X959 CBR, 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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What year was X959 CBR registered?

X959 CBR is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 September 2000.

Is X959 CBR safe to buy?

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