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X308 BBC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,385 mi
Last recorded151,385 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX308 BBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 151,385 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive T/Box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 151,379 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive T/Box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 149,331 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm drag link ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 146,080 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill is corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill is corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 143,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 139,953 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 137,724 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 129,713 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 120,622 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 110,647 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 102,020 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 98,204 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 94,246 miles

3rd row seats not tested

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

exhaust hanger snapped/corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2011 85,742 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 78,136 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 78,136 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 68,782 miles

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

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

both rear air springs leaking

Fail 2 Nov 2009 68,782 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

both rear air springs leaking

os rear bump stop missing

radiator leaking o/s lower corner

Pass 28 Oct 2008 59,998 miles

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

bump stop missing n/s rear

Pass 9 Nov 2007 50,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 42,877 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 42,877 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside rear tyre has nail in thread

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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X308 BBC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X308 BBC, 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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X308 BBC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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