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X438 AUT

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

178,109 mi
Last recorded178,109 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX438 AUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 May 2026 178,109 miles

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

Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

chassis rails corroded

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2025 165,454 miles

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

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

chassis rails corroded

door steps

oil leaks

Pass 29 Apr 2024 154,434 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre

rear chassis rails corroded

slight leak on p/s box

Pass 4 May 2023 140,722 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 139,110 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 131,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe onto flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rubber suspension bump stops missing

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe onto flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rubber suspension bump stop missing

Oil leak g/box engine

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe across rear axle tube between chassi (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion started on nearside front floor pan

Pass 1 Feb 2017 123,665 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe across chassi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak engine gearbox dif

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

rear high visability stop lamp inoperative

tow bar electrical socket insecure

Fail 17 Jan 2017 123,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner part of tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassi (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper high vis stop lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe into rear rubber flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into rubber flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe across rear chassi (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

vehicle steering pulls to offside when driving

Pass 3 Feb 2016 118,006 miles

both rear chassi rails corroding heavily

both rear suspension bump stops missing

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 112,862 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear rubber suspension bump stops missing

nearside front tyre outer and inner side wall of tyre cracking

rear chassi rails both sides corroding on bottom

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Feb 2014 107,774 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

nearside rear chassi rail corroded

nearside side step corroded

offside front floor pan corroded

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 5 Feb 2013 105,273 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant level low and slight leak from system bleed screw

Fail 5 Feb 2013 105,273 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant level low and slight leak from system bleed screw

Pass 13 Feb 2012 101,928 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear brake pads wearing thin

nearside side step corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear wiper split

slight gearbox oil leak

tow bar socket cap missing

Pass 21 Feb 2011 99,338 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre outer side wall has small cracks appearing

windscreen scratched

Fail 19 Feb 2011 99,311 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear brake discs corroded

windscreen scratched

Pass 27 Jan 2010 95,330 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2009 89,687 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 86,004 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 86,044 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 80,773 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 80,773 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 69,279 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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X438 AUT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 X438 AUT, 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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X438 AUT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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