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W459 XDN

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,656 mi
Last recorded118,656 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW459 XDN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 118,656 miles

Both rear bump stops are missing

Fail 7 Dec 2019 118,652 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to condition of brake pad (1.2.1 (g))

Emission control equipment obviously modified Intake system (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towbar with an unsafe modification to primary components Nearside and offside inner main bolts to chassis missing (6.1.6 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Along grill after market lamps (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Interior rear view mirror missing

Nearside Front Abs wire adrift

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Nearside and offside abs wires adrift

Vehicle chassis and under side heavily under sealed

Front Nearside and offside on front bumper has metal tow eyes protruding

Pass 16 Nov 2018 112,470 miles

rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 14 Nov 2017 99,991 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

various areas heavilly undersealed

various areas of light corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2017 99,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides, lower bush (2.7.4)

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded all, front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 96,297 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all, front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 96,233 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all, front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 92,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 92,330 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread pattern lifting (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre nail

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 88,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake pipes greased

Fail 8 Oct 2014 88,288 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipes greased

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 85,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipes coated in grease

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 85,134 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipes coated in grease

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 82,291 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake pipes/thick grease

Fail 25 Oct 2012 82,288 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake pipes/thick grease

Pass 19 Oct 2011 78,220 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 78,220 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 75,883 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 72,262 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 72,162 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 69,794 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)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 69,794 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 65,680 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 65,680 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 61,411 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 61,411 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 57,489 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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W459 XDN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W459 XDN, 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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W459 XDN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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