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X127 DSH

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,378 mi
Last recorded140,378 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX127 DSH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2025 140,378 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting 4th body mount, wheel arch section of mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength air spring mounting plate holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

Nearside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn sway bar shackle bushes worn and possibly seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 5th body mount, above rear axle, two holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting 4th body mount, rear door sill and wheel arch side of mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated driveshaft seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at fuel tank and filter housing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 2nd body mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking suspect steering box leaking, steering arms wet (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded and rear bump stops above rear axle, both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

3rd row of seats folded, unable to fully test seatbelts

Front fog lamps inoperative and both insecure

Nearside Front corner of bumper broken, no sharp edges

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front indicator marker lamp inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 132,834 miles

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

chassis welded and under sealed

Fail 13 Mar 2024 132,803 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detatched (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axel oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake flexy hose bracket loose

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 121,745 miles

CAR NEWLY UNDERSEALED

CHASSIS AND BODY VERY SOFT IN PARTS

front bumper taped up / cracked

Fail 20 Feb 2023 121,737 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CHASSIS AND BODY VERY SOFT IN PARTS

front bumper taped up / cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2019 118,552 miles

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

o/side and n/side side steps corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2018 115,593 miles

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

chassis welding heavily u/sealed

Nearside side step corroded

Offside side step corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2018 115,589 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

chassis welding heavily u/sealed

fuel lines corroded

Nearside side step corroded

Offside side step corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2015 115,584 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 110,816 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 110,567 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 106,320 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 101,903 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 97,328 miles

offside front anti roll bar dampner has slight oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2011 97,328 miles

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

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

offside front anti roll bar dampner has slight oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2009 83,300 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 83,300 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 71,680 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 41,928 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 39,440 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 39,430 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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X127 DSH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 X127 DSH, 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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X127 DSH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2000.

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