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X968 CBR

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

196,518 mi
Last recorded196,518 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX968 CBR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2012 196,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

general vehicle structure corroded

limited inspection of underside due to underseal

Pass 20 Sep 2011 117,584 miles

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

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

chassis has extensive patch welding throughout

limited inspection of underside due to underseal ect

Fail 12 Sep 2011 117,549 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

limited inspection of underside due to underseal ect

Pass 23 Sep 2010 112,224 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 110,922 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

chassi legs and underside of body sealed

wiper blades split

Pass 8 Jul 2009 104,600 miles

FUEL LEAK AROUND RAER OF ENGINE DRIPPING OFF GEARBOX AREA

VEHICLE CHASSIS EXTREMELY CORRODED EVERYWHERE

Fail 2 Jul 2009 104,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

FUEL LEAK AROUND RAER OF ENGINE DRIPPING OFF GEARBOX AREA

VEHICLE CHASSIS EXTREMELY CORRODED EVERYWHERE

Fail 27 Jun 2008 94,701 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 27 Jun 2008 94,701 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 20 Jun 2007 85,813 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 76,559 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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X968 CBR is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X968 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 X968 CBR registered?

X968 CBR is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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