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X962 YGU

2000 Land Rover Discovery

White Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

216,817 mi
Last recorded216,817 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX962 YGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 216,817 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 216,350 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

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

windscreen cracked not in direct view of the road

Pass 13 Jan 2015 215,140 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

REAR OF CHASSIS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED APPEARS OK

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

WINDSCREEN CRACKED BUT NOT IN DIRECT VIEW OF THE ROAD

Fail 5 Jan 2015 215,138 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

WINDSCREEN CRACKED BUT NOT IN DIRECT VIEW OF THE ROAD

Pass 19 Jun 2013 211,054 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

nearside rear wing damaged

offside and nearside front inner arches corroding not holed

offside front bumper taped up

rear welded areas undersealed unable to view appears ok

Fail 14 Jun 2013 210,945 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Coolant leak

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

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

nearside rear wing damaged

offside and nearside front inner arches corroding not holed

offside front bumper taped up

Pass 22 Mar 2012 198,918 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

TOW BAR BALL HAS BEEN REMOVED AND PART OF THE MOUNTING BRACKET MISSING. PRESENTER ASSURES TOW BAR IS NO LONGER IN USE

Pass 14 Mar 2011 190,168 miles

Oil leak

offside and neartside front bulkhead corroding not holed

side play in park lever

slight wear offside rear anti roll bar bush

Fail 3 Mar 2011 189,932 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

lighting front headlamps on dip on half beam on full beam on headlights

offside and neartside front bulkhead corroding not holed

offside inner dirtshield loose

side play in park lever

slight wear offside rear anti roll bar bush

traction control light on descent light on

Pass 21 Oct 2009 175,338 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 151,826 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn to 1.6mm

rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

Fail 3 Mar 2008 151,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre tread worn to 1.6mm

rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

Pass 11 Nov 2006 139,565 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads 3/4 worn

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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X962 YGU is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X962 YGU, 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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X962 YGU is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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