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X975 LGS

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

198,053 mi
Last recorded198,053 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX975 LGS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 198,053 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 194,749 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 188,381 miles

Front bumper missing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Rear bumper missing

Fail 25 Jan 2024 188,364 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect can not be read from a distance (0.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper missing leaving a sharp edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper missing leaving a sharp edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front bumper missing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Rear bumper missing

Pass 26 Jan 2023 181,830 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 181,828 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both rear sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 176,837 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel left

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside front inner wing is corroded

Not able to check rear seat belts 3rd row

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Slight play in the steering & front track rod ends / inner joints

front & rear subframe areas & all of the suspension components are corroded & rubbers are perished

front coil springs are corroded

oil leak in the engine bay / gear box area / chassis covered in oil

under body, brake pipes , fuel pipes & chassis are corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2020 161,835 miles

Engine covers, sill covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Slight play in the steering & front track rod ends / inner joints

front & rear subframe areas & suspension components are corroded & rubbers are perished

oil leak in the engine bay / gear box area / chassis

under body, brake pipes , fuel pipes & chassis are corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2020 161,835 miles

Engine covers, sill covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Slight play in the steering & front track rod ends / inner joints

front & rear subframe areas & suspension components are corroded & rubbers are perished

oil leak in the engine bay / gear box area / chassis

under body, brake pipes , fuel pipes & chassis are corroded

Rear Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 143,274 miles

Engine covers, sill covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

front & rear subframe areas & suspension components are corroded & rubbers are perished

oil leak in the engine bay / gear box area

slight play in the steering & OSF & NSF track rod ends

under body, brake pipes , fuel pipes & chassis are corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2019 143,274 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine covers, sill covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front & rear subframe areas & suspension components are corroded & rubbers are perished

oil leak in the engine bay / gear box area

slight play in the steering & OSF & NSF track rod ends

under body, brake pipes , fuel pipes & chassis are corroded

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 129,869 miles

Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

front & rear subframe areas & suspension components aere corroded

slight play in the steering & OSF & NSF track rod ends

under body & chassis are corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2017 129,407 miles

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

chassis corroded thin in places

engine coolant level low

front wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 15 Feb 2016 129,003 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 128,988 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 127,870 miles

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

corrosion noted in front and rear brake pipes

corrosion noted in rear chassis members general underbody corroded

corrosion noted in suspension pipes

high level brake light not working

slight oil leak from steering box

unable to test rear seat belts rear seats folded

Pass 19 Dec 2013 127,109 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 122,820 miles

slight leak from steering box

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

anti roll bar shock slightly damp

Fail 19 Dec 2012 122,820 miles

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

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

anti roll bar shock slightly damp

slight leak from steering box

Pass 5 Dec 2011 118,214 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear bumpstops missing

some clips broken on nearside front to rear brake pipe

Fail 28 Nov 2011 117,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear bumpstops missing

Pass 22 Nov 2010 111,560 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 108,263 miles

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

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r bump stop missisng

Pass 4 Dec 2008 101,955 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 88,859 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 73,641 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 59,505 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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X975 LGS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc 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 X975 LGS, 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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X975 LGS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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