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X281 UPD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

131,271 mi
Last recorded131,271 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX281 UPD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 131,271 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 130,380 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 127,976 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 127,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Floor excessively deteriorated sill section holed next to body mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 126,655 miles

N/S/F top ball joint gaitor becoming deteriorated.

Fail 2 Aug 2022 126,655 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

N/S/F top ball joint gaitor becoming deteriorated.

Pass 27 Jul 2021 124,574 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 124,562 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 123,055 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 120,595 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 116,450 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 116,335 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f top ball joint has slight lift

Pass 19 Jun 2017 179,408 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 105,892 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 102,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR tyre perished

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 98,160 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 93,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 93,781 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 89,294 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 84,600 miles

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 25 May 2010 78,459 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 78,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 70,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 70,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 59,295 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 59,290 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 49,017 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 49,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 44,388 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X281 UPD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 X281 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 X281 UPD registered?

X281 UPD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 November 2000.

Is X281 UPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X281 UPD shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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