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X254 HCY

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

207,022 mi
Last recorded207,022 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX254 HCY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 207,022 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

chassis corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2024 198,212 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

rear chassis corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2023 185,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2021 172,733 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 158,183 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2019 142,749 miles

underside corrosion

Fail 30 Aug 2019 142,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 138,660 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 134,361 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 129,503 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 123,228 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 117,479 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 112,307 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front cross member corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2012 111,514 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 110,911 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 Jan 2010 109,775 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 108,814 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 94,398 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 63,414 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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X254 HCY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 X254 HCY, 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 X254 HCY registered?

X254 HCY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X254 HCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X254 HCY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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