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X988 MGE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,006 mi
Last recorded159,006 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX988 MGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 159,006 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 156,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 153,491 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 149,464 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 146,195 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 144,829 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 139,793 miles

Offside Rear brake disc cover corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2017 135,376 miles

Nearside Front slight oil leakage from axle seal

corrosion on chassis in parts

Pass 21 Oct 2016 130,868 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 130,794 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x2 (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front oil leaking around backplate

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 124,880 miles

Nearside Front oil leaking around brake area

Fail 22 Sep 2015 124,880 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front oil leaking around brake area

Pass 18 Oct 2014 118,948 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 118,926 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 114,106 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 111,722 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 107,226 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 102,430 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front registration plate deteriorated

there is some noise from nearside wheel

Pass 23 Sep 2010 102,430 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front registration plate deteriorated

there is some noise from nearside wheel

Pass 1 Oct 2009 96,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 96,925 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 96,137 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 89,497 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 83,797 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 83,796 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 79,346 miles

slight damp around steering b ox shaft

Pass 20 Jan 2006 65,769 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 MGE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X988 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.

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X988 MGE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 September 2000.

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