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X61 RFR

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

170,193 mi
Last recorded170,193 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX61 RFR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 170,193 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

whole under body and components under sealed

Pass 28 Oct 2024 166,705 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 166,698 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 166,278 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 155,306 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 149,455 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 149,455 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 146,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 140,820 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 129,759 miles

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced stucher rusty corrosion (6.1.1 (a) (i))

all flexy brake hose just on boaderline also front ball joint slight play

hand brake just on boader line to pass

Fail 3 Oct 2019 129,759 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced stucher rusty corrosion (6.1.1 (a) (i))

all flexy brake hose just on boaderline also front ball joint slight play

hand brake just on boader line to pass

Pass 9 Oct 2018 122,167 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 117,811 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 114,206 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 109,939 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

high level stop not working

wiper blades poor

Fail 3 Oct 2015 109,939 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

high level stop not working

wiper blades poor

Pass 6 Sep 2014 100,938 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 100,921 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 92,828 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 89,777 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 84,873 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 79,497 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 71,447 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 61,428 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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X61 RFR is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 X61 RFR, 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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What year was X61 RFR registered?

X61 RFR is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is X61 RFR safe to buy?

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