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X805 MBH

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

166,392 mi
Last recorded166,392 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX805 MBH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 166,392 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2026 166,386 miles

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

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 164,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear A.C.E system has a slight leak from a pipe

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 164,591 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear A.C.E system has a slight leak from a pipe

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 160,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe, slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front system,, recommend check/attention (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s rear chassis members,, recommend wax oil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

centre/rear exhaust flanges and fixings deteriorated

n/s/r shock absorber, casing deterioraed

vehicle only just met exhaust emissions limits,, recommend check

windscreen,, stone chip

Fail 28 May 2024 160,945 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint insecure loose on steering box shaft (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe, slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s rear chassis members,, recommend wax oil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

centre/rear exhaust flanges and fixings deteriorated

engine oil level, on MIN

n/s/r shock absorber, casing deterioraed

windscreen,, stone chip

Pass 14 Jun 2023 157,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s centre and rear chassis members,,, recommend wax oil/waste oil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

centre/rear exhaust flanges and fixings deteriorated

n/s/r shock absorber casing deteriorated

windscreen, stone chips

Fail 14 Jun 2023 157,026 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s centre and rear chassis members,,, recommend wax oil/waste oil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

centre/rear exhaust flanges and fixings deteriorated

n/s/r shock absorber casing deteriorated

windscreen, stone chips

Fail 27 May 2023 156,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn end link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint insecure on steering box pinnion (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s centre and rear chassis members,, recommend wax oil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

centre/rear exhaust flanges and fixings deteriorated

n/s/r shock absorber casing deteriorated

o/s/r seats not in use

windscreen, stone chip

Pass 26 May 2022 152,675 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s centre and rear chassis members, surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

centre/rear exhaust joint flanges corroded/deteriorated

engine oil level on MIN,, recommend check

n/s/f lower suspension ball joint, dust cover deteriorated

n/s/r wing panel, slightly insecure,, recommend attention

o/s/r mud flap/rear wing panel slightly insecure,, recommend attention

Fail 18 May 2022 152,652 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play to steering box (2.2.2 (c))

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to steering box (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s centre and rear chassis members, surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

centre/rear exhaust joint flanges corroded/deteriorated

engine oil level on MIN,, recommend check

n/s/f lower suspension ball joint, dust cover deteriorated

n/s/r wing panel, slightly insecure,, recommend attention

o/s/r mud flap/rear wing panel slightly insecure,, recommend attention

Pass 21 Dec 2020 142,839 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s centre and rear chassis members corroded,, have been treated with oil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 142,681 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre/rear chassis member, by shock absorber mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre/rear chassis member by shock absorber mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s centre to rear chassis members corroded,, recommend wax oil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 136,943 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 131,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion by o/s towing mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 127,447 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge. 255/55x18 (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 127,444 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge. 255/55x18 (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 124,333 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Nov 2016 124,307 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal box (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak engine

Pass 10 Dec 2015 121,682 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 121,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 115,007 miles

center exhaust hanger coroded

Fail 22 Jan 2015 115,007 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

center exhaust hanger coroded

Pass 13 Dec 2013 110,306 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 104,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 100,908 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2011 94,173 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre has a small cut in outer side wall no cord showing

Pass 26 Jan 2010 85,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 80,061 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 73,012 miles

slight dampness steering box

Pass 26 Sep 2006 60,333 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 50,884 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 50,884 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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X805 MBH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X805 MBH, 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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X805 MBH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 December 2000.

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