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X268 MKJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

77,056 mi
Last recorded77,056 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX268 MKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 77,056 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 75,335 miles

vehicle underside , suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2023 73,489 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 72,722 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring engine components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 72,701 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Engine cover fitted obscuring engine components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 71,456 miles

Front suspension arm(s) ball joint dust covers deteoriated , perished

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all suspension bushes perished , worn , but not resulting in any movement

steering , suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2020 70,529 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 69,127 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 66,688 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 64,369 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 64,369 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 61,488 miles

advise offside and near side front lower shocker bushes splitting borderline

advise vehicle leans heavly to offside

Pass 3 Sep 2015 56,966 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 53,088 miles

advise free play in steering box

Pass 4 Sep 2013 49,186 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 49,186 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 45,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise security of child seat

Fail 4 Sep 2012 45,929 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise security of child seat

Pass 30 Aug 2011 43,385 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front tyre wear

Pass 2 Sep 2010 41,350 miles

advise all tyres perishing

advise both front and rear tie bar bushes splitting

Pass 7 Sep 2009 39,259 miles

advise all tyres starting to perish

advise offside rear indicator lens condition

Pass 4 Sep 2008 36,017 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 32,958 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 30,080 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 27,802 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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X268 MKJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc 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 X268 MKJ, 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 X268 MKJ registered?

X268 MKJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X268 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X268 MKJ 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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