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X836 BBC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

167,881 mi
Last recorded167,881 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX836 BBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 167,881 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2025 166,429 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF + OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 163,573 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 163,563 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 163,144 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front inner wings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 163,121 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides of front inner wings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 161,919 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 161,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 27 May 2021 157,005 miles

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

Offside Front Floor corroded but not within a prescribed area

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2021 157,002 miles

Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Both (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking by engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Floor corroded but not within a prescribed area

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 154,530 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 150,412 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 141,525 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 141,525 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 138,614 miles

suspension warning lamp illuminated

Pass 15 Oct 2015 128,099 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 121,375 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 121,375 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 118,120 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 118,113 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

both rear suspension bumpstops missing

Pass 23 May 2012 104,314 miles

Oil leak

front brake pads are worn low

rear brake pads are app. 80% worn

slight play in steering UJ

Fail 23 May 2012 104,314 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front brake pads are worn low

rear brake pads are app. 80% worn

slight play in steering UJ

Pass 10 Jun 2011 88,801 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 80,784 miles

both rear seats not fit at time of test

Pass 6 May 2009 72,172 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 61,714 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 61,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2007 51,169 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 51,169 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2006 48,898 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2006 48,898 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 39,725 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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X836 BBC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 X836 BBC, 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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X836 BBC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 December 2000.

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