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V208 LCX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

101,550 mi
Last recorded101,550 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV208 LCX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 101,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 101,548 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 99,108 miles

Nearside Front Marker light not working ( amber one ).

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroded by top spring and shock absorber mounting points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inside. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroded by top spring and shock absorber mounting points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis corroded. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 98,760 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Traction control light also on. (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged Sensor wiring. (1.6 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroded by top spring and shock absorber mounting points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inside. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroded by top spring and shock absorber mounting points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis corroded. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 93,341 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Inner face of chassis corroded. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 93,339 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Traction control light also on. (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheelarch corroded through by ABS unit mounting bracket. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Inner face of chassis corroded through. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front differential leaking slightly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside. Very close to minimum acceptable limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Inner face of chassis. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 90,684 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from front differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside, bald in places. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 90,682 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill corroded through. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pad worn out and grinding on disc. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from front differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Outer position light not working. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside, bald in places. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 85,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer CV boot clip missing, boot still secure.

Nearside Rear corrosion inner sill/inner wheel arch

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 85,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer CV boot clip missing, boot still secure.

Nearside Rear corrosion inner sill/inner wheel arch

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 83,435 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

some corrosion in nearside rear undersill outside of prescribed area

Fail 28 Oct 2020 83,425 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced side sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 8 May 2019 76,447 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

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

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 7 May 2019 76,447 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 3 May 2018 72,242 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 5 Apr 2018 72,148 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Fuel system component leaking from engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 10 Apr 2017 66,540 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 66,540 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 58,009 miles

coolant level low

Fail 12 Apr 2016 57,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 14 Apr 2015 45,023 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 45,023 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 32,434 miles

Both windscreen wipers slightly smear

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear tyre tread slightly distorted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear tyre tread distorted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 23,851 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 23,851 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 21,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 19,119 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 15,126 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 13,486 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 12,378 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 11,348 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 10,118 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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V208 LCX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 V208 LCX, 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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V208 LCX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 February 2000.

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