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W408 XAN

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

172,778 mi
Last recorded172,778 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW408 XAN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 172,778 miles

Offside Front mirror glass insecure

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 2 Jun 2021 172,729 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to suspension strut (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front mirror glass insecure

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Jun 2019 171,656 miles

Emissions to clean

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

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

Surface corrosion on vehicle

Fail 28 Jun 2019 171,656 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Surface corrosion on vehicle

Pass 22 Jun 2018 164,522 miles

Front wiper linkage worn

Slight lift in top and bottom ball joints offside front

Fail 22 Jun 2018 164,522 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure Centre mounting broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front wiper linkage worn

Slight lift in top and bottom ball joints offside front

Pass 27 Jun 2017 153,308 miles

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2017 153,304 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Valve stem seriously damaged both rears (4.1.D.1e)

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 27 May 2016 140,929 miles

bad oil leak

engine cover fitted

rear diff leaking

slight gearbox leak

Fail 26 May 2016 140,929 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

bad oil leak

engine cover fitted

rear diff leaking

slight gearbox leak

Pass 9 Jun 2015 128,883 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside front lower shocker bushes perished

rear number plate lamp bulbs slightly dim

vehicle very rusty and corroded in many places on underside

Fail 3 Jun 2015 128,604 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside front lower shocker bushes perished

rear number plate lamp bulbs slightly dim

vehicle very rusty and corroded in many places on underside

Pass 17 Jun 2014 116,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 116,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 108,131 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 108,086 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 102,062 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 96,101 miles

unable to fully inspect o/s/rear belt child seat fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2010 89,944 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 83,628 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 77,813 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 77,813 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 71,901 miles

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

oil leak on gearbox transfer box

Fail 24 Aug 2007 71,901 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 65,849 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 65,849 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 58,626 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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W408 XAN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 W408 XAN, 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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W408 XAN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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