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W969 XOC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,920 mi
Last recorded166,920 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW969 XOC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2025 166,920 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 156,630 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under body corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2024 156,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassic (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under body corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2022 156,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 152,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 146,320 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm appears to have been recently replaced using second hand parts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

recent welding repairs carried out all covered using under seal

Fail 7 Feb 2020 146,320 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm appears to have been recently replaced using second hand parts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

recent welding repairs carried out all covered using under seal

Fail 16 Jan 2020 146,260 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s body mount at rear of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/f floor/bulkhead behind wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/f inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s body mount at rear of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/f floor/bulkhead behind wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached radius arm rear bush totally de bonded (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 139,169 miles

ADVISE OIL LEAK

ADVISE UNDERBODY CONDITION

Pass 20 Oct 2017 131,449 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 131,449 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 127,711 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to split

Fail 19 Oct 2016 127,710 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to split

Pass 8 Jan 2015 118,868 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 118,868 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 109,582 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2012 172,997 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 172,997 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 104,749 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 104,749 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 101,442 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 96,514 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 96,514 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

centre rear seat belt as been removed

Pass 24 Jun 2008 90,436 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 85,302 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 77,864 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 73,095 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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W969 XOC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W969 XOC, 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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W969 XOC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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