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X689 POF

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

130,753 mi
Last recorded130,753 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX689 POF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 130,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes and ferrules greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 122,835 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 112,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 100,611 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 100,603 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle stabiliser bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 87,527 miles

Body mountings deteriorating.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 85,833 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 83,684 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 80,971 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 77,499 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 75,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 72,661 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 69,411 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 65,813 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 62,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 56,150 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 48,899 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 42,100 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 54,580 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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X689 POF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 X689 POF, 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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X689 POF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 December 2000.

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