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X912 RCP

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

184,703 mi
Last recorded184,703 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX912 RCP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 184,703 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 180,681 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 180,679 miles

Emissions unable to be completed black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel from engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2024 178,419 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge need attention asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 178,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge need attention asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 173,145 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Fail 26 May 2023 172,117 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated excessively corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated excessively corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both lamps inoperative (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Chassis cracked and split (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Chassis cracked and split (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 163,928 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 143,921 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 138,364 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak from n/s front axle

Pass 13 Mar 2019 137,842 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 136,394 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 134,133 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 131,942 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 128,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2015 128,413 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 125,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

load area seat belts not tested

transfer box leaking oil

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2014 125,893 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

load area seat belts not tested

nearside rear bump stop missing

transfer box leaking oil

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 122,950 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 116,931 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 113,962 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 104,527 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 104,527 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 95,654 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 72,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

parking brake only just past requiremnts

Pass 3 Nov 2007 45,571 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 42,842 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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X912 RCP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red 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 X912 RCP, 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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X912 RCP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 September 2000.

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