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X498 FHL

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,226 mi
Last recorded122,226 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX498 FHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 122,226 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Centre section of Chassis corroded. NOT in a prescribed area.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 122,222 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis/Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Centre section of Chassis corroded. NOT in a prescribed area.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 121,276 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Possible diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Chassis corroded just outside prescribed area of O/S/F suspension arm mounting

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 119,844 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch/door shut. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Chassis corroded. NOT in a prescribed area.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 119,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch/door shut. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Chassis corroded. NOT in a prescribed area.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 118,240 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 118,237 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 115,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 114,255 miles

Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 112,079 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 106,683 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 102,443 miles

Offside Front Outer Oil leak Axle ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 102,437 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Oil leak Axle ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 97,258 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 96,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 91,099 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 91,096 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 86,644 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 86,644 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 82,695 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 81,239 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 70,971 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 60,639 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 48,226 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 35,565 miles

signs of corrosion throughout chassis

Pass 6 Dec 2007 33,631 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 31,329 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 28,057 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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X498 FHL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Orange 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 X498 FHL, 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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X498 FHL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 December 2000.

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