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D4 VXE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

128,484 mi
Last recorded128,484 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 VXE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 128,484 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 128,482 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 128,394 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 128,292 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 128,189 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 127,715 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 125,241 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 4 Feb 2019 125,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 16 Nov 2018 125,214 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced position lamp yellow (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie leg rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie leg upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie leg upper shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced position lamp yellow (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie leg rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements no reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 125,200 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 125,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 124,895 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 124,885 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 131,369 miles

n/s screen cracked

Pass 18 Dec 2014 131,361 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 119,829 miles

rear back plates rusted

Fail 19 Dec 2013 119,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear back plates rusted

Pass 1 Dec 2012 115,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear brake back plates corroded slightly

drivers seat slightly lose but secure

front brake discs worn

handbrake has sideways movement but secure

Fail 24 Nov 2012 115,806 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear brake back plates corroded slightly

drivers seat slightly lose but secure

front brake discs worn

handbrake has sideways movement but secure

Pass 14 Nov 2011 110,806 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 110,801 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

all discs pitted/corroded due to vehicle standing-may clean up with use??

rear chassis generally corroded!has previously been weld repaired.

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing-no play!

Pass 20 Dec 2010 109,638 miles

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

rear chassis/underbody has general corossion

Pass 10 Nov 2009 105,024 miles

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

rear bump stop rubbers missing

Fail 7 Nov 2009 105,024 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

rear bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 10 Nov 2008 96,003 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 96,003 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 87,454 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 76,368 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 67,931 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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D4 VXE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 D4 VXE, 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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D4 VXE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 2000.

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