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K18 SYO

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

219,811 mi
Last recorded219,811 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 SYO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 219,811 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 219,231 miles

Front Half shafts seals leaking

Offside Rear Corrosion to inner sill not affecting prescribed area

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

Underside corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2024 217,863 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all inner arches corroded and holed not affecting prescribed area seperate chasis

outer sills corroded and holed not prescribed areas

underside corroded through out

Pass 18 Apr 2023 214,425 miles

All inner arches corroded and holed not affecting prescribed area

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

Outer seals corroded and holed not prescribed area

Underside corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2022 212,801 miles

All inner arches corroded and holed but not affecting prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Watts link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2021 202,769 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear prop shaft flexible coupling deteriorating

Fail 8 Jan 2021 202,769 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear prop shaft flexible coupling deteriorating

Pass 9 Jan 2020 198,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all front brake hoses , ferrules corroded

rear prop shaft flexible coupling deteriorating

Fail 7 Jan 2020 198,864 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all front brake hoses , ferrules corroded

rear prop shaft flexible coupling deteriorating

Pass 3 Jan 2019 195,426 miles

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

all front brake hoses, ferrules have corrosion

rear prop shaft flexible coupling deteriorating

Pass 4 Jan 2018 192,306 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

all front brake hose ferrules have corrosion

both front brake pipes corrosion

chasis has some corrosion

freeplay detected at steering wheel, steering box fitted

nearside of vehicle corroded within 30cm of body mounting [sill]

offside and nearside rear of vehicle has corrosion within 30cm of a tow bar mounting

Fail 2 Jan 2018 192,302 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all front brake hose ferrules have corrosion

both front brake pipes corrosion

chasis has some corrosion

coolant low

freeplay detected at steering wheel, steering box fitted

nearside of vehicle corroded within 30cm of body mounting [sill]

offside and nearside rear of vehicle has corrosion within 30cm of a tow bar mounting

Pass 22 Nov 2016 188,109 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all front brake hose ferrules have corrosion

both front brake pipes have corrosion

chasis has some corrosion

coolant low

nearside front and offside front of vehicle corroded within 30cm of body mountings, not excessive

nearside front track rod end ball joint has play

offside of vehicle has corroded within 30cm of a body mounting, not excessive

offside rear of vehicle corroded within 30cm of a tow bar mounting

Fail 17 Nov 2016 188,089 miles

Central Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all front brake hose ferrules have corrosion

both front brake pipes have corrosion

chasis has some corrosion

coolant low

nearside front and offside front of vehicle corroded within 30cm of body mountings, not excessive

nearside front track rod end ball joint has play

offside of vehicle has corroded within 30cm of a body mounting, not excessive

offside rear of vehicle corroded within 30cm of a tow bar mounting

Pass 17 Nov 2015 183,443 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all brake hose ferrules have corrosion

both front brake pipes have corrosion

chasis has some corrosion

coolant level low

offside rear of vehicle corroded within 30cm of tow bar mounting

Fail 13 Nov 2015 183,423 miles

Centre Rear Lower Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all brake hose ferrules have corrosion

both front brake pipes have corrosion

chasis has some corrosion

coolant level low

offside rear of vehicle corroded within 30cm of tow bar mounting

Pass 28 Nov 2014 179,350 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 179,345 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

lower windsreen has a crack in swept area but obstructing vision

Pass 8 Feb 2013 162,831 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 156,126 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 156,091 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 18 Feb 2011 147,555 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 136,210 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 117,272 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 103,042 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 102,784 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 87,520 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 79,935 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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K18 SYO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K18 SYO, 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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K18 SYO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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