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L999 LAW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

86,159 mi
Last recorded86,159 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL999 LAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 86,159 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 86,157 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 84,761 miles

rear wiper not working

Fail 27 Mar 2024 84,761 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear wiper not working

Pass 8 Nov 2022 84,195 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules corrode front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Central general suspension corrosion underside of vehicle

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 84,143 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both boots split n/s/f and middle (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bottom of wheel arch area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules corrode front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Central general suspension corrosion underside of vehicle

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 82,769 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL TO CHASSEI (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL TO CHASSIE (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 81,289 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Oct 2020 80,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Oct 2019 79,371 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at ege (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 78,916 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 78,916 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 74,278 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 74,726 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2015 69,729 miles

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

chassie corroded

Fail 28 May 2015 69,602 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

chassie corroded

Pass 29 May 2014 66,868 miles

DAMPNESS AT OFFSIDE REAR SUSPENSION LEVELLING VALVE

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2013 64,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 64,136 miles

Offside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 61,848 miles

MAIN CHASSIS CORRODED

SRS WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON

Fail 31 May 2012 61,848 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

MAIN CHASSIS CORRODED

SRS WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON

Pass 6 Jun 2011 59,827 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 59,827 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2010 57,498 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 53,424 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 53,423 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2008 49,649 miles

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

o/s/r high low spots

Pass 23 May 2007 45,612 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 45,612 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 40,667 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 35,873 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 35,873 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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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L999 LAW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 L999 LAW, 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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L999 LAW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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