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X697 BCJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,207 mi
Last recorded114,207 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX697 BCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 114,207 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both NSR and OSR chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box to steering arm play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 24 Jun 2026 114,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both NSR and OSR chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box to steering arm play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Jun 2025 112,997 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 19 Jun 2025 112,997 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis leg - Chalk marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Jun 2024 111,392 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 111,392 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 110,561 miles

Both rear bump stops missing.

Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel pressure regulator. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess ACE (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 101,170 miles

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

both rear bump stops missing

n/s and o/s rear radius arm front bushes perrishing

Fail 13 May 2022 101,076 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops missing

n/s and o/s rear radius arm front bushes perrishing

Pass 1 Jun 2021 96,958 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 88,570 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 139,779 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 137,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 84,181 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 82,826 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 81,495 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 80,128 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 80,128 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 78,268 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 76,468 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 74,344 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 72,283 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 69,942 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 69,942 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 69,930 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 69,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play to steering front drag link arm offside yrack rod end ball joint to steerin g box idler arm

Pass 23 Feb 2007 55,939 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 55,914 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 54,391 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 54,391 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X697 BCJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X697 BCJ, 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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X697 BCJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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