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X161 DHR

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

115,735 mi
Last recorded115,735 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX161 DHR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 115,735 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

body kit loose all arch trims

Pass 19 Mar 2024 114,298 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 110,551 miles

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

The nearside rear suspension is slightly low.

Pass 14 Oct 2021 106,967 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 104,835 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 104,410 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 102,539 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 102,515 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 100,188 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 97,091 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 97,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 92,510 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear chassis has excessive corrosion but not affecting braking or steering

Offside Rear chassis has excessive corrosion but not affecting braking or steering

Pass 8 Sep 2014 88,120 miles

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

o/s/r back plate damp (oil)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 83,680 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 78,887 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 78,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s bump stop missing

Pass 15 Sep 2011 73,945 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 73,942 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 68,761 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 64,598 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 61,329 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 61,329 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 53,536 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 46,529 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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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X161 DHR is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 X161 DHR, 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 X161 DHR registered?

X161 DHR is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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