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X248 UPD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

181,232 mi
Last recorded181,232 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX248 UPD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 181,232 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 180,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 179,523 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 179,523 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing under brake master cylinder (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 178,029 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover starting to crack.

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall badly cracked.

Steering box slightly leaking.

Pass 1 Oct 2021 176,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush spit and perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush spit and perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 176,176 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall slight damage

Nearside Rear inner and outer tyre walls damaged slightly

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower shock absorber bush starting to perish

Fail 20 Aug 2020 176,176 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall slight damage

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear inner and outer tyre walls damaged slightly

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower shock absorber bush starting to perish

Pass 14 Aug 2019 174,686 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 169,635 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 162,177 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2016 153,664 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2015 142,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2014 131,312 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 131,312 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 119,466 miles

offside front shock absorber mounting starting to corrode

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2013 119,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside front shock absorber mounting starting to corrode

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2012 108,627 miles

headlamp beam patterns slightly out of focus

Pass 3 Oct 2011 97,299 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 81,903 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 72,131 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 70,747 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 64,143 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 55,399 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 46,711 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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X248 UPD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 UPD, 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 UPD registered?

X248 UPD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X248 UPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X248 UPD shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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