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X993 SJO

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

153,277 mi
Last recorded153,277 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX993 SJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 153,277 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2025 151,615 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2024 147,147 miles

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 4 Apr 2023 145,046 miles

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

oil leaks

Pass 4 Apr 2022 143,023 miles

oil leaks

Fail 9 Mar 2022 143,016 miles

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

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

Offside 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 inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leaks

Pass 4 Mar 2021 141,260 miles

front discs worn

rear chassis corroded

slight play both track rod ends

Pass 4 Mar 2020 139,258 miles

rear chassis corroded

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 7 Dec 2018 134,262 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 134,206 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 129,873 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 129,835 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 121,998 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 112,691 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 106,512 miles

All tyre sidewalls worn and pehrished

Fail 18 Nov 2014 106,497 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

All tyre sidewalls worn and pehrished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 101,652 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Dec 2013 101,621 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 94,335 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 94,335 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 87,101 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)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 87,040 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 81,711 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 75,661 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 69,784 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 69,715 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 62,020 miles

O/S/R bump stop missing!

n/s/r bump stop is missing!

Fail 3 Dec 2007 61,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

n/s/r bump stop is missing!

Pass 4 Dec 2006 51,969 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 43,447 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 43,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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X993 SJO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X993 SJO, 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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X993 SJO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 December 2000.

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