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X601 NCT

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

184,604 mi
Last recorded184,604 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX601 NCT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 184,604 miles

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

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 176,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 173,672 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre tread worn

Pass 4 Oct 2021 171,803 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 171,780 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 170,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both door steps corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2019 164,905 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 154,257 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 142,790 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 133,562 miles

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

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 6 Aug 2015 121,493 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 121,493 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 106,841 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 95,809 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 91,815 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 91,815 miles

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

engine coolent is leaking from the engine block on the n/s/r

Pass 11 Aug 2011 87,169 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 84,366 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 84,366 miles

Offside Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 79,682 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 73,448 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 65,721 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 65,721 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 59,031 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 54,779 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2005 54,779 miles

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

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

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

rear bump stops missing

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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X601 NCT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X601 NCT, 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 X601 NCT registered?

X601 NCT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 December 2000.

Is X601 NCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X601 NCT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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