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MUX 870F

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

194,629 mi
Last recorded194,629 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUX 870F
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 194,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2024 191,791 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower indicator lens broken

oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2024 191,779 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower indicator lens broken

oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2023 158,391 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 138,131 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 138,131 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 99,151 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 89,639 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2019 89,631 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 86,012 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 81,675 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 71,164 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 48,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 17 Apr 2013 48,800 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

All brake discs pitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 12 Apr 2010 48,679 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 48,679 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 48,647 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 48,647 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2007 43,140 miles

slight bind on o/s/r wheel

Pass 11 Oct 2006 39,738 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 39,738 miles

Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 36,217 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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MUX 870F is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MUX 870F, 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 MUX 870F registered?

MUX 870F is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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The MOT history for MUX 870F shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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