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X403 THD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests34 (16 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

131,036 mi
Last recorded131,036 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX403 THD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 18 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 131,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective slight crack but good pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring cup corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

chassis has surface corrosion

Fail 16 Dec 2022 131,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective slight crack but good pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring cup corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2021 129,267 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lense small crack (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all of underneath chassis showing signs of corrosion

Fail 30 Nov 2021 129,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis within shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis within shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp lense small crack

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all of chassis showing signs of corrosion

Fail 7 May 2021 129,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear most, near body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 127,710 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of rear section - both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

multiple fluid leaks

Fail 24 Jun 2020 127,707 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x2 sections marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x3 sections marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of rear section - both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

multiple fluid leaks

reverse lights in-op

Pass 7 Dec 2018 123,574 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear most (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

all rear chassis corroded

both rear bump stops corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2018 123,574 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear most (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all rear chassis corroded

both rear bump stops corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2017 120,911 miles

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

Nearside REG BULB DIM.

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

Offside Rear SIDELIGHT VERY BRIGHT COMPARED TO N/S/R

Oil leak multibale leaks ()

Fail 14 Nov 2017 120,909 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault + 'Incline / descent' light on also (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault + 'Incline / descent' light on also (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm, forward mount. Hole thru outer chassis(marked)inside outrigger). (Below doors) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

All road tyres appear to be well under-inflated

Emissions struggled to meet criteria initially(5.0+)

Nearside No.plate lamp very dim

Nearside Rear sidelight seems dim

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

OIL LEAKS!!!

Offside Rear sidelight seems extremely bright(similar to stop light)

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

Significant corrosion(hole)floor pan/passenger footwell near to body mount(visible thru N/S/F wheel arch)

Significant corrosion(holes)in O/S/R outrigger.

Significant oil leak from O/S/F halfshaft/driveshaft oil seal onto hub

Pass 2 Nov 2016 117,177 miles

ENGINE OIL ON MIN

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view HELD IN PLACE WITH CABLE TIES (8.1.2a)

REAR CHASSIS HAS SIGNIFICANT CORROSION

WELDING PATCHS DIFFICULT TO ASSESS AS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL BUT IS TO A POOR STANDARD

Fail 24 Oct 2016 117,177 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view HELD IN PLACE WITH CABLE TIES (8.1.2a)

Rear CHASSIS HAS SIGNIFICANT CORROSION

Fail 19 Oct 2016 117,175 miles

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

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

ENGINE OIL ON MIN

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view HELD IN PLACE WITH CABLE TIES (8.1.2a)

Rear CHASSIS HAS SIGNIFICANT CORROSION

Pass 23 Oct 2015 115,468 miles

Rear chassis heavily corroded

Wipers do not park automatically

Fail 13 Oct 2015 115,467 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch and inside vehicle (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

NO oil on dipstick,topped up.

Rear chassis heavily corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2014 111,081 miles

Centre stop light not working

N/S/R tyre bald on outer edge

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

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

SIGNIFICANT corrosion to both brake pipes to rear hoses

Fail 19 Sep 2014 111,079 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre stop light not working

N/S/R tyre bald on outer edge

N/S/R tyre very low on pressure

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

O/S headlamp assembly loose

O/S/F axle shaft leaking(close to brakes)

O/S/R tyre almost flat

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

SIGNIFICANT corrosion to both brake pipes to rear hoses

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 105,949 miles

Centre stop light not working

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Significant corrosion to all brake pipes

Fail 22 Jul 2013 105,949 miles

Centre stop light not working

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Oil leak

Significant corrosion to all brake pipes

Fail 2 Jul 2013 105,921 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Significant corrosion to both rear brakes pipes(to hoses)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 101,372 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 101,372 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 93,713 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 93,622 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 83,796 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 83,732 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 74,316 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 74,294 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 66,579 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 66,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 56,504 miles

as previous

Fail 13 Mar 2007 56,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Heavy surface corrosion to chassis.

Pass 24 Mar 2006 47,765 miles

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

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

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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X403 THD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 X403 THD, 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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X403 THD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 November 2000.

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