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2020 LW

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

90,971 mi
Last recorded90,971 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2020 LW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 90,971 miles

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

underside coated in underseal

Pass 14 Oct 2024 88,970 miles

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

underside coated in underseal

Fail 4 Oct 2024 88,964 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

underside coated in underseal

Pass 12 Apr 2023 88,644 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis rails. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside and components / brake pipes,etc.coated.. restricting full inspection of all components and/or repairs.

Pass 8 Apr 2022 86,571 miles

underside has been well covered in underseal

Pass 6 Apr 2021 79,698 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 78,653 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

aux drive belt in poor condition

Fail 7 May 2019 78,653 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

aux drive belt in poor condition

Pass 8 May 2018 75,938 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 74,511 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 74,511 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 72,481 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 72,481 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2015 69,323 miles

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

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

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

active cornering control pump has slight leak

Pass 12 May 2014 66,803 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 60,070 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 15 May 2012 53,843 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 49,226 miles

borh rear tyres on 3mm

both front shock absorber lower bushes split

both rear tyres have cuts in thread

nearside rear 3rd row seat missing

Pass 30 Apr 2010 43,684 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 38,066 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 34,478 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 30,432 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 25,378 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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2020 LW is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2001 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 109,579 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 2020 LW, 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 25 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 2020 LW registered?

2020 LW is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is 2020 LW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2020 LW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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