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X982 MGE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

166,304 mi
Last recorded166,304 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX982 MGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 166,304 miles

high level stop lamp inoperative

o/s front tyre has a cut across the tread area almost to excess

o/s rear anti-roll bar link pin worn almost to excess

toe bar mounting bracket and o/s rear chassis corroded almost to excess

Pass 3 Jun 2011 146,728 miles

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

nearside rear fog lamp lense broken

Fail 1 Jun 2011 146,728 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

nearside rear fog lamp lense broken

Pass 1 Apr 2010 133,023 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 118,696 miles

advise metal brake pipes

advise slight play o/s/f hub area

Pass 4 Apr 2008 117,465 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 107,396 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 89,850 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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X982 MGE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 X982 MGE, 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 X982 MGE registered?

X982 MGE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 September 2000.

Is X982 MGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X982 MGE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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