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X248 TNO

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,725 mi
Last recorded167,725 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX248 TNO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 167,725 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 167,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 163,526 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 163,523 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 159,414 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 159,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 154,937 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 154,936 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 148,529 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 143,016 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 143,003 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached fixing loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside rear fuel filter mount cracked

Pass 2 Oct 2019 137,344 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 130,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear and offside chassis rusty

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 124,527 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 124,527 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 115,615 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 111,996 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 109,832 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 104,600 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 101,127 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 93,856 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 85,237 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 72,967 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 64,423 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2007 55,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 55,569 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 50,517 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 50,517 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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X248 TNO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X248 TNO, 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 X248 TNO registered?

X248 TNO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 November 2000.

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