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X495 ABC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,775 mi
Last recorded158,775 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX495 ABC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 158,775 miles

corrosion in rear chassis

Pass 15 Apr 2025 156,824 miles

Exhaust noisy centre box removed (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror

Rear both suspension bump stops missing

Fail 15 Apr 2025 156,824 miles

Exhaust noisy centre box removed (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear both suspension bump stops missing

Pass 9 Apr 2024 155,505 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear both suspension bump stops missing

Fail 9 Apr 2024 155,502 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear both suspension bump stops missing

Pass 11 Apr 2023 153,859 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear both suspension bump stops missing

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 150,983 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear both suspension bump stops missing

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 144,850 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 139,760 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 139,757 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front bulkhead holed and corroded

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

both front upper ball joint gaiters slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2019 135,188 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Nearside Front Axle lover swivel joint dust cover damaged.

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

Nearside headlamp aim on lower limit.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint dust cover damaged.

Pass 14 Feb 2018 134,879 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 132,299 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 132,299 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 129,299 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 125,799 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 122,754 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 122,754 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 118,778 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 114,994 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 110,324 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 110,324 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

some binding of offside front brake

Pass 5 Feb 2010 106,808 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 102,898 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 99,140 miles

brake pads all round look about half worn

emmissions level close to failure limit may need engine service

engine oil leak

rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2008 99,140 miles

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

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

brake pads all round look about half worn

emmissions level close to failure limit may need engine service

engine oil leak

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2007 87,624 miles

play in steering drop link arm ball joint...

wet test...

windscreen damage not excessive...

Pass 14 Feb 2006 76,717 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre to rear exhaust join corroded.

front brake pads low , advise replacement.

rear brake pads low.

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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X495 ABC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X495 ABC, 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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X495 ABC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 October 2000.

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