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X766 RBJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,230 mi
Last recorded202,230 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX766 RBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 202,230 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 199,902 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 195,456 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 191,424 miles

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

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

handbrake warning light on

Fail 2 Feb 2023 191,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

handbrake warning light on

Pass 1 Feb 2022 185,144 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil on sump but not excessive

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 177,864 miles

slight surface rust o/s/r and n/s/f

Pass 31 Jan 2020 172,419 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 162,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

no rear seats fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2018 153,939 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link bar (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 144,881 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 144,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 135,122 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 128,796 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2014 121,929 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 115,176 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 109,908 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 109,885 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 103,969 miles

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

parking brake requires slight adjustment

Fail 8 Jan 2010 98,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 98,562 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 93,260 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 93,207 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s front tyre wear on inner edge

screen washers require adjusting

Pass 19 Nov 2007 84,472 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 84,380 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 84,269 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 76,028 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 65,652 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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X766 RBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X766 RBJ, 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 X766 RBJ registered?

X766 RBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 September 2000.

Is X766 RBJ safe to buy?

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