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X523 ONW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

176,809 mi
Last recorded176,809 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX523 ONW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 May 2025 176,809 miles

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

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same size Light bar, as it operates as a main bean headlamp is required to be the same size and shape as the other mandatory headlamps, and also be fitted around the same height and distance from each side of the vehicle. (4.1.4 (d))

Front Registration plate incorrect Registration plate must have minimum 11mm margin around the outside of numbers/characters. (0.1 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front steering linkage ball joint the same one that has excessive play (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front steering linkage ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired corrosion by shock top mounting location (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning each side has 2 position lamps,in the main headlamp assembly the single position lamp bulb had been changed to an LED bulb causing them to have significantly reduced output and flicker constantly. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning each side has 2 position lamps,in the main headlamp assembly the single position lamp bulb had been changed to an LED bulb causing them to have significantly reduced output and flicker constantly. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive between gearbox and transferbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 176,048 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 173,413 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 166,398 miles

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

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

underbody has corrosion

Pass 9 May 2019 158,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

middle brake light not working

Fail 2 May 2019 158,199 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

middle brake light not working

Pass 25 Apr 2018 150,685 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 150,682 miles

Fuel hose insecure filler pipe clip broken (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure rubbing steering shaft (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coolant level low

Pass 25 Apr 2017 136,889 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 136,889 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 128,714 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 120,404 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 114,907 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 105,892 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 105,790 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 94,639 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2011 89,131 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 75,477 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 70,108 miles

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

surface corrosion all chassis mounts and inner sills

Pass 8 Apr 2008 64,051 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 55,807 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 50,304 miles

N/S rear bump stop missing

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

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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X523 ONW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X523 ONW, 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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X523 ONW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 December 2000.

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