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X989 DBY

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

143,074 mi
Last recorded143,074 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX989 DBY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 143,074 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D -cup - all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 137,918 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear track rod end/ drag link end. Play located at OSF wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg corroded, within 30cm of towbar mounting hardware (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking, perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 137,918 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear track rod end/ drag link end. Play located at OSF wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg corroded, within 30cm of towbar mounting hardware (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking, perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 128,133 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rear track rod end/ drag link end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rear track rod end/ drag link end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 118,597 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis box section corroded on both sides and on the bottom (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 118,597 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis box section corroded on both sides and on the bottom (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 115,784 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside number plate light dim

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg corroded at bottom (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear axle bump stop missing

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 114,701 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 113,457 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 113,457 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 111,866 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 107,243 miles

nearside front floor pan has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2015 100,569 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 92,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 83,825 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 76,287 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 68,889 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 62,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 56,550 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2009 56,550 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

high visabilty brake light not working

Pass 8 Aug 2008 48,790 miles

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

long hande brake travel

Pass 1 Aug 2007 42,360 miles

parking brake travel

Pass 3 Aug 2006 35,036 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 35,036 miles

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

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)

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

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

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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X989 DBY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 X989 DBY, 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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X989 DBY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 September 2000.

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