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X787 RBJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

116,598 mi
Last recorded116,598 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX787 RBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 116,598 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 113,979 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 113,087 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 109,333 miles

Nearside front lower suspension ball joint gaiter slightly deteriorated.

Oil leak but not excessive.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 109,333 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light out. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front lower suspension ball joint gaiter slightly deteriorated.

Oil leak but not excessive.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 102,301 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 102,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 94,552 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

n/s flitch corroded

slight play in steering ball joints

Pass 7 Jun 2018 92,354 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 92,350 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2016 91,500 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside front lower mounting (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 89,066 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 89,625 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leaks

Front brake discs well worn

Oil leaks

Unable to fold down rear seats to fully inspect as load area full

Pass 15 Sep 2014 85,944 miles

Front brake discs well worn

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

Offside front door mirror held in place with tape

Offside rear door central locking not working

Significant coolant leaks from around waterpump housing, and around offside wiring loom (poss. aux. heater??)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 85,825 miles

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front brake discs well worn

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

Offside front door mirror held in place with tape

Offside rear door central locking not working

Significant coolant leaks from around waterpump housing, and around offside wiring loom (poss. aux. heater??)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 81,447 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear access step coroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 76,750 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

corosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Aug 2011 70,867 miles

rear brake pipes getting rusty

slight oil leak on steering box

Fail 22 Aug 2011 70,862 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

n/s/front side marker inop

o/s/rear tyre going out of shape

rear brake pipes getting rusty

slight oil leak on steering box

Pass 18 Aug 2010 64,971 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 59,069 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 59,069 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 53,469 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 44,945 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 36,959 miles

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

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

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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X787 RBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 X787 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.

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X787 RBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 September 2000.

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