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W859 XDN

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,402 mi
Last recorded155,402 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW859 XDN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 155,402 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 154,370 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 153,735 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 152,982 miles

Nearside Front CV boot slight deterioration serviceable on test

Rear axle stabiliser bushes worn serviceable on test

Fail 22 Dec 2022 152,980 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front CV boot slight deterioration serviceable on test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear axle stabiliser bushes worn serviceable on test

Pass 11 Dec 2021 151,036 miles

Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 149,638 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 149,638 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 146,791 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 138,889 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 138,750 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 134,504 miles

Front Both wipers slightly split

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (Watts linkage centre pin/pivot) (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 134,400 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower Bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Fuel system component leaking Filter housing area (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Manifold (7.1.2)

Front Both wipers slightly split

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (Watts linkage centre pin/pivot) (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 127,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to calliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to calliper (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 124,586 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 124,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 118,630 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 118,629 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

o/s and n/s rear lower arm rubber bushes perrished

o/s and n/s rear shock aborbers damping poor

Pass 8 Mar 2014 114,201 miles

o/s/r brake slight bind

steering drop arm ball joint slight play

Pass 12 Mar 2013 110,213 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 110,213 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 107,640 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 107,640 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 105,983 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f bumpr end sharp edges repaird with tape

rear bump stops missing

wipers have split ends

Pass 5 Jul 2010 102,791 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 99,518 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 96,662 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 90,018 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 94,299 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2006 84,299 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside 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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W859 XDN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W859 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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W859 XDN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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