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X424 MEC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

164,911 mi
Last recorded164,911 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX424 MEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 164,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 163,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle structual covered in underseal

Pass 3 Feb 2023 160,745 miles

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

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

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

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

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 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 156,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (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))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all tyres perished

Fail 8 Jan 2022 156,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres perished

Fail 15 Oct 2021 156,565 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Axle Seal, Leaking On To Tyre And Floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power Steering Fluid Leak At Front Of Engine Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking In Tread Area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis At Upper Spring Platform (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking In Tread Area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking In Tread Area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Ride Level Sensor Damaged But Not In Use As Air Suspension No Longer Fitted

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis At Upper Spring Platform (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking In Tread Area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Prop Shaft Coupling Donut Cracking And Perished

Pass 15 Oct 2020 152,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall Scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall Scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Before And After Tow Bar Attachment (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Before And After Tow Bar Attachment (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around Transfer Case Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Of Engine (Above Bell Housing) Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear Prop Shaft Donut Perished And Cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Cracking In Tread Area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 148,469 miles

Coolant Below Minimum Mark

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around Bell Housing Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 148,469 miles

Coolant Below Minimum Mark

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around Bell Housing Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 144,288 miles

All brakes dragging slightly.

Front suspension trailing arms, rear bushes deteriorated. Rear suspension trailing arms, front bushes deteriorated.

Nearside front shock absorber lower bush deteriorated.

Offside Front floor section corrosion.

Offside front and both rear coils springs corrosion.

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

Rear chassis section both sides swollen and corroded.

Rear suspension bump stops missing.

offside front floor corroded.

Fail 25 Oct 2018 144,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated within body mount area (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

All brakes dragging slightly.

Front suspension trailing arms, rear bushes deteriorated. Rear suspension trailing arms, front bushes deteriorated.

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

Nearside front shock absorber lower bush deteriorated.

Offside Front floor section corrosion.

Offside front and both rear coils springs corrosion.

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

Rear chassis section both sides swollen and corroded.

Rear suspension bump stops missing.

offside front floor corroded.

Pass 18 Nov 2016 133,990 miles

front coil springs corroded

front shocker lower bushes slightly deteriated

Fail 18 Nov 2016 133,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage corner of bumper (6.1.C.1)

front coil springs corroded

front shocker lower bushes slightly deteriated

Pass 16 Nov 2015 127,069 miles

front shocker lower mounting bushes separating slightly

Fail 16 Nov 2015 127,069 miles

Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper corner daamged temp repair carried out . taped over (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front shocker lower mounting bushes separating slightly

Pass 17 Nov 2014 118,611 miles

both front shocker lower bushes desplaced slightly...oil leak from top of engine ...both rear tyres wearing low 3mm

Fail 17 Nov 2014 118,611 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front shocker lower bushes desplaced slightly...oil leak from top of engine ...both rear tyres wearing low 3mm

Fail 20 Nov 2013 111,116 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield adrift (resecured)

front shocker lower mounting bushes displaced slightly...no plate lights slightly dull...slight damage to o/s rear corner

Pass 20 Nov 2013 111,116 miles

exhaust heat shield adrift (resecured)

front shocker lower mounting bushes displaced slightly...no plate lights slightly dull...slight damage to o/s rear corner

Fail 21 Nov 2012 103,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint rear suspension bump stops missing slight lift in o/s bottom ball joint

Pass 21 Nov 2012 103,654 miles

slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint rear suspension bump stops missing slight lift in o/s bottom ball joint

Pass 25 Oct 2011 94,870 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 84,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Oct 2010 84,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Nov 2009 72,614 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 72,614 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 67,458 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 60,188 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 60,188 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 50,836 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 43,474 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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X424 MEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 X424 MEC, 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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X424 MEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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