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X559 AGU

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

210,274 mi
Last recorded210,274 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX559 AGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 210,274 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement body sway control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central exhaust mounting corroded off

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting behind front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear air suspension level low

hydraulic suspension pipes corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2026 210,240 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement body sway control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central exhaust mounting corroded off

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting behind front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear air suspension level low

hydraulic suspension pipes corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2025 324,447 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 199,028 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under side under sealed

Pass 21 Jul 2022 197,584 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

under side undersealed

Pass 27 Jul 2021 196,420 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 195,204 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both nearside joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

wipers smearing

Pass 4 Jul 2019 193,490 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

underside under sealed

Pass 9 Jun 2018 135,503 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 135,503 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 18 May 2017 126,103 miles

various bushes worn,oil leaks

Fail 12 May 2017 126,100 miles

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

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

various bushes worn,oil leaks

Pass 29 Mar 2016 115,017 miles

oil leaks,,, rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 109,689 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 105,887 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 105,886 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 101,427 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 95,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 91,800 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 86,430 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 80,906 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 75,799 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 75,799 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perished.

Pass 5 Oct 2007 73,131 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 68,043 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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X559 AGU is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X559 AGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X559 AGU registered?

X559 AGU is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 September 2000.

Is X559 AGU safe to buy?

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