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W86 XGN

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

159,836 mi
Last recorded159,836 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW86 XGN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 159,836 miles

Front active anti roll bar shock slightly damp

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 155,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

registration plate lamps deteriorated

Fail 26 Jul 2023 155,616 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe feeding the nearside rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe feeding the offside rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture inappropriately repaired with plastic push fit unions (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Extensive corrosion to vehicle chassis

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front mud flap insecure

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front mud flap insecure

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

registration plate lamps deteriorated

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2018 153,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Spring cup slightly corroded

Slight leak on power steering

Pass 2 Aug 2017 145,248 miles

Front Propshaft U/J worn

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 137,820 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 129,774 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 122,482 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 114,416 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 105,358 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 105,334 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 97,008 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 89,847 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 88,214 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 83,560 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 78,968 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 74,122 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 65,982 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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W86 XGN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W86 XGN, 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 W86 XGN registered?

W86 XGN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 May 2000.

Is W86 XGN safe to buy?

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