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W659 XEX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

175,974 mi
Last recorded175,974 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW659 XEX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 175,974 miles

Front differential noisy when spun

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear differential noisy when spun

under side of vehicle dirty difficult to assess components

Fail 6 Mar 2025 175,972 miles

Boot lid component insecure Boot wont stay closed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached Is detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Power steering component leaking Power steering reservoir cap loose (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Watts linkage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Watts linkage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Differential noisy when spun

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Various holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Various holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Differential noisy when spun

Underside of vehicle covered in mud making it difficult to assess various components

Pass 5 Feb 2024 160,191 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 160,189 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Various locations o/s and n/s, front and rear. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 159,275 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 146,276 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 136,015 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 123,259 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front body mounting slightly corroded

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 111,520 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 100,938 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 90,015 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 79,492 miles

Radiator support bracket corroded

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 79,489 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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)

radiator support braket corroded.

slightly worn and perished bushes in front radius arms

Pass 27 Jun 2014
Pass 12 Apr 2013 60,630 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 60,630 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 56,079 miles

rear section of chassis- very rusty & corroded.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 53,283 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside front marker light not working

Rear brake disks corroded and pitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 53,271 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Air bag light on

Nearside front marker light not working

Rear brake disks corroded and pitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 51,225 miles

Chassis starting to corrode

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

Nearside rear indicator cracked

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

SRS light on

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 51,221 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Chassis starting to corrode

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

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

Nearside rear indicator cracked

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

SRS light on

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 49,102 miles

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

both offside&nearside rears air suspension mechanisms disconnected

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

centre stop light not working

rear fuel filter water warning wiring disconnected

Pass 15 Apr 2008 46,415 miles

both wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Apr 2007 43,322 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 43,322 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 37,723 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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W659 XEX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 W659 XEX, 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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W659 XEX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 May 2000.

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