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X546 ABC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

214,336 mi
Last recorded214,336 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX546 ABC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 214,336 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 214,331 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 213,561 miles

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

vehicle underside recently undersealed

Pass 16 Nov 2021 212,128 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 212,110 miles

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 210,790 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 200,802 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 193,605 miles

Central Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 163,629 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge - advise tracking

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 163,239 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both rear coil spring upper mounting / cups (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings second from rear x-member (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion both front inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge - advise tracking

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 148,277 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

non-obligatory offside front position lamp not working

slight corrosion to both front coil spring mounting cups

Fail 21 Jul 2015 148,263 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

non-obligatory offside front position lamp not working

slight corrosion to both front coil spring mounting cups

Pass 25 Jul 2014 134,394 miles

diff break leaking

front diff leaking

gear box leaking

Fail 17 Jul 2014 134,355 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

diff break leaking

front diff leaking

gear box leaking

Pass 15 Jul 2013 122,381 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 122,307 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 107,935 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 107,935 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 98,337 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 91,590 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 81,454 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 71,698 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 62,093 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 53,660 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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X546 ABC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 X546 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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X546 ABC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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