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X353 AWJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

203,143 mi
Last recorded203,143 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX353 AWJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 203,143 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 202,226 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 201,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive passenger floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 201,030 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 200,372 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 199,294 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 198,291 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 196,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

corrosion throughout vehicle chassis

Fail 5 Oct 2018 196,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

corrosion throughout vehicle chassis

Pass 5 Oct 2017 193,135 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded on top of chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Oct 2017 193,135 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported on top of chassis (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded on top of chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 189,641 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear brake pads low

Oil leak engine ()

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 189,641 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear brake pads low

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 187,508 miles

Lower Engine Cover Fitted

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight Engine Oil Leak

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 178,734 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

chassis under sealed

Fail 17 Sep 2014 178,734 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

chassis under sealed

Pass 14 Oct 2013 171,260 miles

rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2012 162,360 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 162,355 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 153,487 miles

N/S/R Suspension Bump Stop Missing.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 146,211 miles

Front & Rear Both Sides Brake Discs Worn.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 146,211 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front & Rear Both Sides Brake Discs Worn.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 142,284 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 142,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 130,269 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 14 Aug 2007 116,426 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 116,426 miles

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 116,115 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 116,115 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 99,994 miles

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

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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X353 AWJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X353 AWJ, 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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X353 AWJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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