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X842 LOE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

121,653 mi
Last recorded121,653 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX842 LOE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2026 121,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in base of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in base of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 3 Mar 2025 119,775 miles

Chassis rear end covered in underseal not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wheel arch behind wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 117,711 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 115,081 miles

Rear Near & Offside brakes slightly grabbing

Pass 27 Jan 2022 113,362 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 111,514 miles

Alternator & Power Steering pump belt is frayed, may require replacement.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 111,514 miles

Alternator & Power Steering pump belt is frayed, may require replacement.

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 109,353 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 106,853 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 106,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.71mm tread depth present. Recommend Replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 104,081 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 104,069 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 101,955 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 98,985 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 96,506 miles

offside headlight aim is on minimum height limit

Pass 12 Dec 2013 93,639 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 90,683 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 87,432 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 87,432 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 87,395 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

near side rear child seat fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2010 80,195 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 80,375 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 73,414 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 73,414 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 68,262 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 60,997 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 48,014 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 48,014 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.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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X842 LOE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 X842 LOE, 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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X842 LOE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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