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X816 BFB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

137,596 mi
Last recorded137,596 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX816 BFB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 137,596 miles

Both rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edge

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

under body corrosion

Fail 4 Feb 2026 137,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2025 133,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer - joints corroded (6.1.2 (a))

under body and chassis has corrosion in places

Pass 1 Feb 2024 128,094 miles

front bumper damaged

oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on floor panels chassis rails front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components inner sills and running board mountings

Pass 3 Feb 2023 122,499 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels chassis rails steering suspension and brake components are all starting to corrode surface rust

inner sills and running board mountings are starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

Pass 2 Feb 2022 118,304 miles

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

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

inner and outer sills and running boards are all starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on floor panels, chassis rails, steering, suspension, and brake components,

Pass 2 Feb 2021 114,426 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels chassis rails, steering, suspension, and brake components, are all starting to corrode, surface rust.

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

sub frames and there mounting and inner sills are all starting to corrode surface rust

Pass 23 Jan 2020 111,278 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels chassis, rails steering, and suspension, components, and there mountings are all starting to corrode surface rust.

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Jan 2019 172,235 miles

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels chassis rails inner sills steps mountings are all starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are steering to deteroirate

steering and suspension components are starting to corrode surface rust

Fail 23 Jan 2019 172,228 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels chassis rails inner sills steps mountings are all starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are steering to deteroirate

steering and suspension components are starting to corrode surface rust

Pass 29 Jan 2018 165,500 miles

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

under floor panels chassis rails inner sills and steering and suspension components and there mountings are all starting to corrode surface rust

Pass 3 Feb 2017 152,171 miles

all tyre side walls are cracking and deteriorating

exhaust and its mounting are starting to corrode surface rust

floor panels chassis rails and suspension mountings are all starting to corrode surface rust

inner sill and running boards are starting to corrode surf ace rust

oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Feb 2017 152,169 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Steering damper leaking oil and corroded (2.2.C.1f)

all tyre side walls are cracking and deteriorating

exhaust and its mounting are starting to corrode surface rust

floor panels chassis rails and suspension mountings are all starting to corrode surface rust

inner sill and running boards are starting to corrode surf ace rust

oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Jan 2016 86,574 miles

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels chassis rails front spring top plates are all starting to corrode surface rust

oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 Jan 2016 86,573 miles

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

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)

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels chassis rails front spring top plates are all starting to corrode surface rust

oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Nov 2014 80,472 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 74,378 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 69,475 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 63,971 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES PERISHING ON SIDE WALLS

Pass 28 Oct 2010 59,397 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 52,341 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 46,252 miles

slight play in various track rod ends

slight twist in o/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2007 41,010 miles

PLAY IN N/S DRAG LINK END

Pass 20 Nov 2006 35,406 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 29,766 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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X816 BFB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 X816 BFB, 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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X816 BFB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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