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X968 NOF

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,932 mi
Last recorded120,932 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX968 NOF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 120,932 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Axle deformed but serviceable heavily corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff corroded and damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view below wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 120,919 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Axle deformed but serviceable heavily corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff corroded and damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view below wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 118,969 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion to all running gear.

Pass 19 Dec 2022 116,583 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 116,583 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 115,954 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general running gear corrosion.

Pass 22 Oct 2019 115,545 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 114,258 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 113,918 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 112,608 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 111,830 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 111,830 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2011 104,017 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight fuel leak from engine

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 94,654 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 94,569 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 83,156 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 83,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 73,714 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 73,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 63,390 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 63,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag warning light illuminated

Pass 28 Mar 2006 49,374 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 48,713 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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X968 NOF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X968 NOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X968 NOF registered?

X968 NOF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 December 2000.

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The MOT history for X968 NOF shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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