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X315 PJW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

163,446 mi
Last recorded163,446 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX315 PJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 163,446 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2025 163,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 156,751 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 156,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2021 156,001 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 153,797 miles

Fuel system component leaking On engine (drivers side) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure Incorrectly seated (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear trailing arm front mount. Chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both chassis legs at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General corrosion to chassis and body.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 153,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chssis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

general corrosion to chassis / arches& front x-member

Pass 14 Jan 2020 150,507 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 145,854 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 145,827 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp o/s (4.5.4 (b))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s centre chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 145,578 miles

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2017 133,717 miles

front radiator support corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2016 125,935 miles

slight leak from anti roll bar hydraulic pipe

Pass 26 Jan 2015 119,324 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 119,295 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 108,256 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 98,078 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 98,071 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 89,606 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 82,332 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 75,430 miles

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

steering box has slight leak

Pass 9 Dec 2008 69,636 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 69,629 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 60,406 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 52,007 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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X315 PJW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 X315 PJW, 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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X315 PJW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 December 2000.

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