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X989 AMO

2000 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

191,426 mi
Last recorded191,426 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX989 AMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2024 191,426 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 189,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 189,803 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 187,540 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 183,747 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Cab steps insecure step frame corroded and deformed (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wrap round bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear axle bump stops missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 183,432 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn wrap round bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cab floor/inner wing holed through corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Cab steps insecure step frame corroded and deformed (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wrap round bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear axle bump stops missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 177,223 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Cab steps insecure side step frame corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s/r axle bump stops missing

Fail 16 Dec 2019 177,223 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension pipe leaking fluid reservoir low fluid (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Cab steps insecure side step frame corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s/r axle bump stops missing

Pass 10 Dec 2018 170,897 miles

Both Rear Axle Rubber Bump Stops Missing and Supports Deteriorated

Corrosion In Both Rear Chassis Legs

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Lens Cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre Deteriorated On Side Wall

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction Indicator Broken

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft Rotor flex Coupling Deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2017 163,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link insecure on anti roll bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lamp Broken Water Ingress into light unit

Nearside Rear Lamp Cracked

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Lamp Cracked

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting surface corrosion and been plated on chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak various ()

Rear Both Suspension Rubber Mounts Bump Stops Missing

Registration lamps only 50 % working dim light

Pass 6 Jan 2017 155,420 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 143,900 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 136,487 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear shock absorbers have a light misting of fluid

n/s/f tyre tread wearing low 3mm

n/s/r brake grabbing slightly

o/s/r brake pipe is corroded but nto quite considered excessive at present. Borderline decision

Pass 3 Dec 2013 122,477 miles

Both front suspension turrets have heavy corrosion

Excessive engine and gearbox oil leak present

O/S front anti roll bar drop link rubber gaitor has a small split

O/S front outer tyre wall perished

Some corrosion on chassis

Fail 3 Dec 2013 133,477 miles

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

Both front suspension turrets have heavy corrosion

Excessive engine and gearbox oil leak present

O/S front anti roll bar drop link rubber gaitor has a small split

O/S front outer tyre wall perished

Some corrosion on chassis

Pass 16 Oct 2012 129,442 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 125,320 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 122,417 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 116,481 miles

Oil leak

both front wiper blades split slightly

Pass 27 Aug 2008 111,772 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 106,975 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 106,975 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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X989 AMO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X989 AMO, 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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X989 AMO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 September 2000.

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