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W83 XNM

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,052 mi
Last recorded166,052 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW83 XNM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 166,052 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 166,052 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 163,240 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 159,211 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 155,833 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 152,136 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 149,015 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 149,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 143,352 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 134,220 miles

Nearside Front droplink boot slight split

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 125,762 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 125,762 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 118,070 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 111,392 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2014 104,203 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 96,156 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 96,152 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 88,124 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2011 82,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

hand brake requires future attention

Pass 8 Apr 2010 75,220 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 69,044 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 62,389 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 57,739 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 51,921 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 51,921 miles

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

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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W83 XNM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W83 XNM, 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 W83 XNM registered?

W83 XNM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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