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X979 CLC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

141,375 mi
Last recorded141,375 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX979 CLC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 141,375 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 10 Dec 2016 141,358 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 137,143 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 130,317 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 120,653 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 111,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2011 108,270 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 104,513 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 101,344 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 96,444 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 76,524 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 53,266 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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X979 CLC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X979 CLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X979 CLC registered?

X979 CLC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 September 2000.

Is X979 CLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X979 CLC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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