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X977 VYA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

107,056 mi
Last recorded107,056 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX977 VYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 107,056 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 102,592 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 102,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 97,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 93,238 miles

front body mounting slight corrosion

side steps corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2022 89,064 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 85,934 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Jan 2021 85,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jan 2020 82,144 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 82,142 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 73,331 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 66,000 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 61,390 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 58,873 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 55,957 miles

advise n/s/r body to chassis mount slightly corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2014 55,957 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise n/s/r body to chassis mount slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 53,202 miles

advise vehicle and general chassis and outriggers veryrusty but mot sound advice to customer

Pass 18 Sep 2012 50,812 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 50,812 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 48,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 48,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 44,610 miles

may i advise customer the vehicle ch ssis body outriggers and general under body work is very rusted not holed at any mot areas

Pass 23 Sep 2009 40,484 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 40,484 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 36,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 33,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 27,887 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 27,709 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 22,920 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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X977 VYA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 X977 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 X977 VYA registered?

X977 VYA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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