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C23 SUM

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

157,112 mi
Last recorded157,112 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 SUM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 157,112 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 156,350 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 155,616 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 153,912 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 153,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 151,817 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 150,004 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 146,507 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner treads and slight sidewall cracking.

Fail 30 May 2015 146,476 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

N/side and o/side rear tyres have cracking in the sidewalls

O/side and n/side side steps corroded

Rear step corroded

Pass 24 May 2014 144,864 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 144,864 miles

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

N/side and o/side rear chassis legs have heavy surface corrosion,

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 138,750 miles

all tyres perished and cracking

front tyre worn low

general oil leaks some of which are quite heavy,and poss fuel leak near tank

rear chassis rails heavily corroded,due to cosmetic repair a full inspection is not possable

Pass 14 May 2012 131,219 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 131,219 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres close to wear bars

Pass 18 May 2011 124,990 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 124,990 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 113,360 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 98,749 miles

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight oil leak from nearside rear half shaft

Pass 1 Feb 2008 95,641 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 90,005 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 84,071 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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C23 SUM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 C23 SUM, 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 C23 SUM registered?

C23 SUM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is C23 SUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C23 SUM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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