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X998 AMO

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

149,924 mi
Last recorded149,924 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX998 AMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 149,924 miles

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

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

both rear Chassie legs rusty

both rear suspension bumps stops missing

drop arm balljoint slite play

Fail 12 Oct 2022 149,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

both rear Chassie legs rusty

both rear suspension bumps stops missing

drop arm balljoint slite play

Pass 5 Nov 2021 147,088 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front middle body mount rotten

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front middle body mounts rotten

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear bump stops very ropy

rear of chassis getting rusty but still solid

Fail 5 Nov 2021 147,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front middle body mount rotten

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front middle body mounts rotten

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear bump stops very ropy

rear of chassis getting rusty but still solid

Pass 9 Sep 2020 137,403 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bumper repaired with duck tape

Nearside Rear Upper bump stop missing

Offside Rear Upper bump stop

rear chassis legs getting rusty

Fail 9 Sep 2020 137,403 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear of hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bumper repaired with duck tape

Nearside Rear Upper bump stop missing

Offside Rear Upper bump stop

rear chassis legs getting rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2019 129,975 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 27 Jun 2017 128,788 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded

general body corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Jun 2016 120,099 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 117,181 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 117,180 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 114,471 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2014 114,470 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 111,905 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 108,874 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 105,994 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 105,994 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 100,333 miles

All four tyres worn in centre of tread.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Handbrake travel becoming "long".

Fail 25 Mar 2010 100,333 miles

All four tyres worn in centre of tread.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Handbrake travel becoming "long".

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 85,806 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 85,806 miles

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

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)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 68,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 68,202 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 53,772 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 39,650 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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X998 AMO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 X998 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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X998 AMO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 November 2000.

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