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X436 BNU

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,831 mi
Last recorded111,831 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX436 BNU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 111,831 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear body mounting area slight corrosion

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

various parts of under chassis repaired by welding covered by underseal

Fail 2 Oct 2026 111,831 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear body mounting area slight corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

various parts of under chassis repaired by welding covered by underseal

Pass 16 Oct 2025 110,972 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 105,457 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 100,531 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 100,530 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch/ ABS pump (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 100,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded abs unit inner wing and bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded master cylinder and servo unit bulk head and inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture chaffing chassis (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis swelling and splitting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

brakes noisy noted on road test for brakes

chassis and associated suspension arms and brackets corroded heavily in places

exhaust and flanges very corroded

front chassis x bar holed and corroded [not considered a prescribed area

o/s/f and n/s/f body mnt s corroded and holed [not to considered to body being insecure]

rear bump stop rubbers missing

repairers to o/s tow bar prescribed area

spacer washers fitted under n/s track rod end nut and nut not fully home [no obvious free play]

Fail 18 May 2022 100,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front differential

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

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

Nearside Rear hub seal weeping

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hub seal weeping

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

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

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2021 99,719 miles

Nearside Front body mount corroded but not to excess

Offside Front body mount corroded but not to excess

Fail 21 Apr 2021 99,706 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front body mount corroded but not to excess

Offside Front body mount corroded but not to excess

Pass 7 Nov 2019 97,157 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 93,700 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 93,700 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate has a light misting of oil

Offside Front Lower ball joint creaking

Fail 29 Oct 2018 93,700 miles

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

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

Offside Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake back plate has a light misting of oil

Offside Front Lower ball joint creaking

Pass 4 Sep 2017 88,394 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 82,463 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 28 Aug 2015 76,028 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 74,295 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 71,112 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 70,591 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 68,016 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 63,565 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 59,839 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 57,131 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 52,191 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 44,635 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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X436 BNU is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X436 BNU, 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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X436 BNU is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 December 2000.

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