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X353 VWX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

184,895 mi
Last recorded184,895 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 184,895 miles

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

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 181,402 miles

Chassis has general age related corrosion

Vehicle has been modified for offroad use

Pass 29 Sep 2020 177,269 miles

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

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERBODY ALL OVER (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 177,634 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SUB FRAME / CHASISS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERBODY ALL OVER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 177,163 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SUB FRAME / CHASISS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERBODY ALL OVER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 174,043 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 170,490 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 170,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (side of fuel tank area) (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/arch (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (chalked) (6.1.B.2)

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle rear door (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front inner wing/arch holed not within a prescribed area

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 165,469 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 165,467 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings mid (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 158,573 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 158,572 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 150,422 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

body mounts are getting very corroded

rear chasis getting very thin due to corrosion (but no holes)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 150,422 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

body mounts are getting very corroded

rear chasis getting very thin due to corrosion (but no holes)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 142,403 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2012 132,728 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2012 132,598 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2011 123,378 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 111,267 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 111,267 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 98,477 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 98,121 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 83,372 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 73,583 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 64,741 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 64,741 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VWX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 X353 VWX, 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 VWX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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