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X401 WVK

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

179,429 mi
Last recorded179,429 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX401 WVK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 179,429 miles

Front inner wheel arches holed not in prescribed area

underbody heavily under sealed

various patches welded prior to test

Pass 17 Dec 2024 175,296 miles

both cv boots weeping slightly

chassis rails showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2023 169,434 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated retaining clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

both inner wheel arch's showing signs of corrosion

underbody and chassis have been heavily under sealed

Pass 12 Dec 2022 164,673 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Dec 2021 159,062 miles

under body heavily under sealed

various patches have welder to the chassis prior to the mot

Pass 14 Dec 2020 153,405 miles

Front inner wheel arches starting to corroded slightly

under body heavily under sealed

under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2020 147,804 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 147,792 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 142,221 miles

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 142,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 136,674 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 136,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 130,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre - side wall damage, cracking in treads

Fail 4 Jan 2017 130,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre - side wall damage, cracking in treads

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 122,686 miles

Nearside Rear brake hose slight twist

Offside Rear cracking on side wall

Fail 6 Jan 2016 122,686 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour orange (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour orange (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Not Adjusted (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake hose slight twist

Offside Rear cracking on side wall

Pass 19 Dec 2014 115,464 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear disc corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2013 112,122 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 105,418 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 100,066 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 91,892 miles

Both rear discs are slightly pitted

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 91,892 miles

Both rear discs are slightly pitted

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 87,021 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 87,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 80,735 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 80,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 70,621 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 70,621 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 57,857 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 45,703 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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X401 WVK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 X401 WVK, 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 X401 WVK registered?

X401 WVK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2000.

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