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W449 XAJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

156,363 mi
Last recorded156,363 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW449 XAJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2026 156,363 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear sill end corroded

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

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

Offside Rear sill end corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2025 155,450 miles

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

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 19 Sep 2025 155,450 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 4 Nov 2024 153,669 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 153,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 152,546 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 144,573 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

under body corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2020 139,885 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 138,040 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 136,612 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 123,739 miles

vehicle underside heavily coated with underseal

Pass 17 Mar 2016 122,158 miles

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

n/s front inner wing has slight surface corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2015 117,095 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 117,093 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 112,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 104,833 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 104,833 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 99,701 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2012 99,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 97,259 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 97,258 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 93,974 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 93,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 87,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 79,769 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 79,769 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 72,361 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 72,361 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 64,028 miles

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

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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W449 XAJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 W449 XAJ, 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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W449 XAJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W449 XAJ shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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