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X988 LGS

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

133,604 mi
Last recorded133,604 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX988 LGS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 133,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively causing pads to be worn more than nearside (1.2.1 (f))

front bumper repaired with tape

nearside and offside rear chassis rail areas corroded

offside front diff seal leaking

oil residue engine areas

Fail 16 Nov 2021 133,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area around ABS pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively causing pads to be worn more than nearside (1.2.1 (f))

front bumper repaired with tape

nearside and offside rear chassis rail areas corroded

offside front diff seal leaking

oil residue engine areas

Pass 11 Nov 2020 127,362 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 127,350 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 2.18actual 4.09 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge remainder of tread close to legal limit

Pass 20 Nov 2019 120,813 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 120,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 115,198 miles

advanced corrosion to offside and nearside rear chasiss

lift in nearside front drag link ball joint

Fail 22 Nov 2018 115,197 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

advanced corrosion to offside and nearside rear chasiss

lift in nearside front drag link ball joint

Pass 20 Nov 2017 108,138 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 108,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 102,900 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 97,202 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 97,200 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 90,701 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside rear to front netal brakepipes

Pass 26 Nov 2013 82,195 miles

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2013 82,194 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2012 70,873 miles

nearside drag link ball joint gaiter split but stll preventing ingress of dirt

offside / nearsiide lower shock absorber bushes worn

play in offside front drag link ball joint

Pass 29 Nov 2011 62,379 miles

play in nearside track rod end

Fail 24 Nov 2011 62,368 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

play in nearside track rod end

Pass 26 Nov 2010 54,492 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 54,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 46,831 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 46,831 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 44,344 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 44,344 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

both front tyres starting to crack and perrish

off side rear tyre starting to perrish and crack

Pass 6 Nov 2007 42,184 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 37,922 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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X988 LGS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 X988 LGS, 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 X988 LGS registered?

X988 LGS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 November 2000.

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The MOT history for X988 LGS shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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