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2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

177,544 mi
Last recorded177,544 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 UTO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 177,544 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 173,443 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 168,810 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack along bonnet (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 168,790 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside flexible hose fouling spring

Pass 9 Dec 2021 168,425 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 164,749 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 161,631 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

heavily under sealed chassis in sections

Fail 3 Apr 2019 161,624 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing cannot be inspected (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

heavily under sealed chassis in sections

Fail 21 Mar 2018 161,614 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer chassie x3 as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer as marked chassie (2.4.A.3)

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear chassie coated over repaird sections

Pass 13 Mar 2017 159,325 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front cross member corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2017 159,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x2 as marked (6.6.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x2 as marked (6.6.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

front cross member corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2016 157,167 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 155,265 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 153,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 153,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 148,715 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 148,712 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 142,389 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 142,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 130,568 miles

N/S/R/ position lamp much brighter than Offside

Mettalic projection from O/S/F front could cause injury

Fail 11 Mar 2011 130,446 miles

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

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

N/S/R/ position lamp much brighter than Offside

Mettalic projection from O/S/F front could cause injury

Pass 9 Mar 2010 127,422 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 127,422 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 119,240 miles

Offside Front Lower 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)

crack in windsrceen

Pass 18 Oct 2007 106,271 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 93,208 miles

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

Offside Front 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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1 UTO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 1 UTO, 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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1 UTO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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