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W243 XDL

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

133,745 mi
Last recorded133,745 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW243 XDL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 133,745 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear chassis corroded

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 23 Jan 2025

Front Coolant leak ()

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

mud under body

Pass 22 Jan 2024 128,047 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 127,196 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 126,141 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 123,870 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch area corroding

Nearside Rear Inner detachable wheel arch linings corroded

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner detachable wheel arch linings corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2021 123,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling on suspension arm on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling on suspension arm on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Lower ball joint has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch area corroding

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

Nearside Rear Inner detachable wheel arch linings corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner detachable wheel arch linings corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 119,186 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 114,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 109,898 miles

nearsid and off side rear bumpstops missing

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded

towing electrical socket insecure

Fail 12 Jul 2017 109,898 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working 382bulb (1.2.1b)

nearsid and off side rear bumpstops missing

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded

towing electrical socket insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2016 105,778 miles

Oil leak ()

chassis corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 99,913 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2015 99,913 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 94,878 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 94,877 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 91,146 miles

All four tyres outter sidewall perishing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 86,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 86,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 81,778 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 81,778 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 75,428 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 75,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 63,212 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 63,207 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 56,703 miles

nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Pass 24 May 2006 49,491 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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W243 XDL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 W243 XDL, 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 W243 XDL registered?

W243 XDL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 July 2000.

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