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W431 XAN

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

183,558 mi
Last recorded183,558 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW431 XAN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 183,558 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 183,259 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 183,245 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 181,414 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 181,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 179,186 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 177,724 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 175,322 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 169,234 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 164,311 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 158,707 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 153,350 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 153,342 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 149,862 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 144,633 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 140,167 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 132,364 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 123,774 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 116,186 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 111,374 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 111,361 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 107,327 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 107,319 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 104,645 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 98,456 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 95,117 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 95,115 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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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W431 XAN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 W431 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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What year was W431 XAN registered?

W431 XAN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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