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W357 XAF

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

195,128 mi
Last recorded195,128 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW357 XAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 195,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 193,059 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis in poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 193,047 miles

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis in poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 188,043 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 188,034 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated hub seal (1.1.13 (b))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced half chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 181,978 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 181,970 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 176,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 172,079 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 172,076 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 165,627 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 159,130 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 159,130 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 150,390 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 142,039 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 133,079 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 133,079 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 124,902 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 124,886 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2010 115,997 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 112,050 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 May 2009 108,073 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both side windscreen washer jets partially blocked but still provide adequate liquid

Fail 22 May 2009 108,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both side windscreen washer jets partially blocked but still provide adequate liquid

Pass 27 May 2008 101,311 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 101,311 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 91,539 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 80,792 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 80,792 miles

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

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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W357 XAF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W357 XAF, 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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W357 XAF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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