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X291 BDY

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

118,665 mi
Last recorded118,665 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX291 BDY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 118,665 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 118,129 miles

corrosion on o/s/f and n/s/f inner wheel arch

corrosion on rear chassis

rear bump stops missing

Pass 21 Oct 2023 117,020 miles

both rear bump stops missing

corrosion on rear chassis rail

Pass 5 Nov 2022 116,536 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 116,420 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 116,226 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 115,140 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 113,835 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 111,601 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2017 111,576 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 23 May 2016 105,347 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 99,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR AXLE BUMP STOPS MISSING

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2015 99,667 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR AXLE BUMP STOPS MISSING

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 93,275 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 82,898 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 75,905 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 70,803 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 59,868 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 59,368 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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X291 BDY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 X291 BDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X291 BDY registered?

X291 BDY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 December 2000.

Is X291 BDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X291 BDY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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