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X978 NOF

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

133,756 mi
Last recorded133,756 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX978 NOF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 133,756 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 127,730 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 123,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 116,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material top of chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material top of chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 108,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 100,502 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 90,403 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 86,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 83,327 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 83,327 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 79,491 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 76,451 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 72,232 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 68,802 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 68,802 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 65,977 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 65,977 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 63,151 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 60,564 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 56,919 miles

NSR hub leaking Not yet contaminated disc

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 53,260 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

high level brake light inop

Pass 21 Nov 2007 49,497 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 42,901 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 42,685 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads low

Pass 28 Nov 2005 35,339 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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X978 NOF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 X978 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.

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What year was X978 NOF registered?

X978 NOF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 December 2000.

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