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X246 SDX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

165,342 mi
Last recorded165,342 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX246 SDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 165,342 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 152,369 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear surface corroded

Pass 24 May 2022 144,103 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear surface corroded

Pass 6 May 2021 122,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 122,717 miles

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

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 122,717 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 122,714 miles

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear both axle bump stops missing

Pass 25 Jan 2019 114,920 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 109,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 109,144 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 100,667 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 88,453 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 85,844 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 82,419 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 79,685 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 75,773 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 71,877 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 67,734 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 62,406 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 56,760 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 51,842 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 51,836 miles

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

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

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

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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X246 SDX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X246 SDX, 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 X246 SDX registered?

X246 SDX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 December 2000.

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