2000 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · X996 AFT
2000 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2000. Recorded mileage 153,972 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,972 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
X996 AFT Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2022
- 153,972 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X996 AFT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Land Rover Discovery (X996 AFT) between February 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box missing (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced beside ”.
X996 AFT Mileage History
- 24/02/2022157,959 mi
- 01/04/2022153,972 mi-3,987 mi
Average of roughly -40,497 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (X996 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as X996AFT.
TOYOTA
YARIS
HYUNDAI
H100
NISSAN
ELGRAND
BMW
F SERIES
BMW
530
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
MAZDA
323
MERCEDES
SPRINTER 413 CDI
AUDI
A4
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VAUXHALL
AGILA
KAWASAKI
ZX-6R
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2000 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.