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7887 R

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

47,835 mi
Last recorded47,835 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7887 R
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 47,835 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 44,576 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 44,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 41,627 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 39,833 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 39,823 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 35,730 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 33,767 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 30,818 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 29,984 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 29,140 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 27,832 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 27,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 26,426 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 25,418 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 24,225 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2012 23,167 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 22,133 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 20,917 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 19,831 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2008 19,219 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2007 18,555 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 17,729 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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7887 R is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 7887 R, 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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7887 R is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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