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X272 NEO

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,633 mi
Last recorded155,633 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX272 NEO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 155,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 147,614 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from interior mirror ()

Nearside Rear chassis has early corrosion

Nearside Rear non component extra trailer bracket corroded

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

both rear suspension upper chassis bump stops missing

Fail 3 Feb 2025 147,614 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements & rear (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from interior mirror ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear chassis has early corrosion

Nearside Rear non component extra trailer bracket corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

both rear suspension upper chassis bump stops missing

Pass 21 Feb 2022 147,592 miles

Offside Front fog lamp lamp inop

all 4 coil springs have corrosion

all 4 tyres have cracks in sidewalls

steering box slightly damp

Fail 14 Feb 2022 147,589 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp lamp inop

all 4 coil springs have corrosion

all 4 tyres have cracks in sidewalls

steering box slightly damp

Pass 15 Feb 2021 147,586 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both side step mountings corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2020 147,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both step mountings corroding

fuel filter corroding

Fail 12 Dec 2019 147,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2019 146,952 miles

Both steps corroded.

Chassis legs corroded.

Front inner wings corroded.

Fail 1 Feb 2019 146,952 miles

Both steps corroded.

Chassis legs corroded.

Front inner wings corroded.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 146,391 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 146,391 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 146,095 miles

Nearside front head lamp loose.

Step mounts corroded.

Fail 16 Jan 2017 146,092 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Nearside front head lamp loose.

Step mounts corroded.

Pass 19 Jan 2016 144,652 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 143,228 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 140,871 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside +nearside headlamp pattern poor image

Fail 10 Jan 2014 140,871 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside +nearside headlamp pattern poor image

Pass 1 Feb 2013 139,487 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 139,478 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2012 137,211 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 128,312 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 128,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 118,973 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 105,574 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 94,124 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 88,029 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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X272 NEO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X272 NEO, 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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X272 NEO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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