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X279 BDK

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

137,168 mi
Last recorded137,168 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX279 BDK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 137,168 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 135,388 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 133,557 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 132,060 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 130,565 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 129,858 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 128,262 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 125,700 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 122,567 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 122,567 miles

Fuel system component leaking front offside -running down from top and dripping off gearbox (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 118,886 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 118,884 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 114,818 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 109,359 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 104,246 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 104,246 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s f tyre cracking on side wall

o/s rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 20 Sep 2012 100,541 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2011 96,706 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 91,359 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 86,323 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 86,323 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 80,501 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 73,822 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 65,490 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 55,359 miles

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

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

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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X279 BDK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 X279 BDK, 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 X279 BDK registered?

X279 BDK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X279 BDK safe to buy?

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