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X971 VYA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

225,390 mi
Last recorded225,390 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX971 VYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 225,390 miles

Underside of vehicle and chassis has been under-sealed

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 215,966 miles

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

chassis covered in under seal

Pass 15 Jun 2023 205,105 miles

Front radiator lower cross-member corroded

Nearside rear corrosion on wheel arch lining

Fail 13 Jun 2023 205,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear axle panhard rod lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front radiator lower cross-member corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2022 193,330 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Axle centre pan hard low bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Transfer box oil leak

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 193,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Axle centre pan hard low bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Transfer box oil leak

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 187,289 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 187,281 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 187,252 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 179,437 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 174,141 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 167,502 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 160,654 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 146,246 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 137,730 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 129,510 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 129,504 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 122,654 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 122,649 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 113,770 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 113,766 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 104,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 95,042 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 95,042 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 86,905 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 78,694 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 71,055 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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X971 VYA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 X971 VYA, 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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What year was X971 VYA registered?

X971 VYA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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