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X459 MDX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

251,370 mi
Last recorded251,370 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX459 MDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 251,370 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 245,515 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 245,486 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 240,081 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 230,595 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 222,295 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 212,433 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 202,394 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 191,611 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 180,756 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 168,904 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 158,943 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front shock absorber lower bush worn

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 20 Nov 2013 158,926 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front shock absorber lower bush worn

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2012 154,905 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

fuel filter water sensor slightly damp with fuel

n/s/f shock/spring top mount slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre low outer edge

n/s/r tyre two nails in tread

o/s/f shock/spring top mount slightly corroded

transfer box slight oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2011 152,344 miles

Oil leak

front exaust pipe rattle inside

transfer box slight oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2011 152,288 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

front exaust pipe rattle inside

o/s wiper split at end

transfer box slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2010 149,878 miles

n/s/r wheel binding on slightly

chassis starting to rust

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 149,878 miles

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

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

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

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

chassis starting to rust

n/s/r wheel binding on slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2009 147,788 miles

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode on top of chassis leg. rest of pipe greased and not able to inspect

offside rear tyre has a screw in the tread

Fail 8 May 2008 144,214 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 144,214 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 140,291 miles

very slight fuel leak at rear fuel filter

Pass 12 May 2006 137,839 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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X459 MDX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 X459 MDX, 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 X459 MDX registered?

X459 MDX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 December 2000.

Is X459 MDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X459 MDX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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