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X989 MGE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,434 mi
Last recorded74,434 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX989 MGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 74,434 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 71,417 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 67,755 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 67,755 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 67,725 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 67,725 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 64,816 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 60,167 miles

oil pipes at offside front cassis leg leaking

surface corrosion on chassis legs

Fail 22 Oct 2012 60,163 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

oil pipes at offside front chassis leg leaking

surface corrosion of chassis legs

Pass 4 Oct 2011 55,965 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 52,695 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 44,700 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 41,379 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 41,379 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 39,333 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 34,746 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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X989 MGE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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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What year was X989 MGE registered?

X989 MGE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 September 2000.

Is X989 MGE safe to buy?

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