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X908 XAF

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,449 mi
Last recorded151,449 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX908 XAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 151,449 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 146,373 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 146,373 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 141,718 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 137,023 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 133,466 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 129,035 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 123,934 miles

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

offside rear brake disc splash shield deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2018 119,781 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 119,781 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 115,860 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 111,683 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 107,354 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 103,753 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 95,862 miles

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

coolant low

hydraulic anti rpll bar component has slight leak

offside front stability controll component gaiter deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2013 95,862 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

coolant low

hydraulic anti rpll bar component has slight leak

offside front stability controll component gaiter deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2013 95,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coolant low

heavy under seal on chassie

or chassie wet on unit

osf heavy corrosion out rigers

Pass 17 Sep 2012 81,576 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 78,090 miles

Front cross tube corroded

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

SRS light on

Fail 31 Oct 2011 78,088 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs wearing thin

Front cross tube corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SRS light on

Pass 1 Nov 2010 74,889 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 74,889 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 69,515 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 65,693 miles

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

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

hand brake travel close to excessive.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 61,387 miles

Both front lower shock bushes in poor condition

Both front wiper blades in poor condition and leaving smear marks

Off side of front axle is wet with oil weaping from the seal.

Slight play in steering box

Pass 6 Nov 2006 57,216 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

PAS pump noisy

Pass 31 Oct 2005 51,100 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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X908 XAF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X908 XAF, 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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X908 XAF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2000.

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