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H8 KCN

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests52 (36 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,807 mi
Last recorded132,807 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 KCN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

36 pass 16 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 132,807 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 244,817 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 236,565 miles

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

underbody and chassis covered in underseal

Pass 5 Sep 2023 228,460 miles

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

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

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

chassis covered in underseal

Pass 19 Aug 2022 220,051 miles

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 213,906 miles

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

o/s/r chassis slightly croded

o/s/r fog lamp lens slightly discolour

Fail 30 Aug 2021 213,906 miles

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

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

o/s/r chassis slightly croded

o/s/r fog lamp lens slightly discolour

Pass 29 Aug 2020 207,663 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Aug 2020 207,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail and body mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2019 206,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 14 May 2019 130,155 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 130,155 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 202,541 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front bumper bracket corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper drop link dust cover perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

chip in window screen

corrosion on chassis

Pass 22 May 2018 125,832 miles

cross member corroded but is not a structural item

Pass 28 Aug 2017 197,217 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Aug 2017 197,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2017 120,233 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 190,005 miles

Oil leak ()

Radiator protection bar corroded

fuel lines corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2016 190,005 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump, under vehicle (7.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Radiator protection bar corroded

fuel lines corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 113,445 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 187,443 miles

catalyst missing

Fail 24 Aug 2015 187,381 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

catalyst missing

Pass 13 May 2015 108,495 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 108,482 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 182,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear seat belts number 6&7 not tested

surface corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 20 May 2014 104,729 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 104,715 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 178,585 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 178,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 99,620 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 99,618 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 175,169 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 175,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 93,773 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 93,773 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 166,688 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 166,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2011 87,245 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 87,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 153,337 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front brake binding slightly when turning by hand ok on brake tester

Pass 17 Jun 2010 153,337 miles

offside front brake binding slightly when turning by hand ok on brake tester

Pass 11 May 2010 80,345 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 80,345 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2009 138,403 miles

Front differential has slight oil leakage

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2009 75,594 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 123,982 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2008 70,039 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 108,052 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 65,027 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 94,545 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 57,781 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 78,007 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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H8 KCN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 52 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 H8 KCN, 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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H8 KCN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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