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X296 YRE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

333,726 mi
Last recorded333,726 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX296 YRE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 333,726 miles

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

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

chassis corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2024 331,067 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 326,754 miles

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

chassis corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2022 323,260 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 319,546 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 306,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 280,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 235,120 miles

Offside Rear Seat removed

Fail 3 Sep 2018 235,120 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat removed

Pass 30 Aug 2017 182,464 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 176,773 miles

Nearside Rear suspect hub seal leaking.

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 170,297 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 153,857 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 136,767 miles

fuel filter rusty but not leaking at this time

Fail 9 Aug 2013 136,493 miles

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

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

fuel filter rusty but not leaking at this time

Pass 31 Aug 2012 121,392 miles

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

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

fuel filter rusty

Fail 29 Aug 2012 121,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

fuel filter rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2011 105,842 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 89,808 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 76,215 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 62,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

nearside rear wheel stiff

Pass 3 Sep 2008 62,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear wheel stiff

Pass 29 Aug 2007 55,027 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 55,013 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f drag link ends

unable to check front metal brake pipes behind wheels fully due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2006 53,433 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 53,433 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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X296 YRE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X296 YRE, 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 X296 YRE registered?

X296 YRE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X296 YRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X296 YRE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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