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R121 SWH

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

147,829 mi
Last recorded147,829 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 SWH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 147,829 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 143,984 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 142,341 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 139,455 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 136,996 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 135,164 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 131,625 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 129,851 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 128,681 miles

Corrosion underside in several places

Oil leak

Sunstrip fitted not affecting view

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 128,681 miles

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

Corrosion underside in several places

Oil leak

Sunstrip fitted not affecting view

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 126,149 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 126,149 miles

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters Both (6.3.4c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 123,821 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

drivers wiper split

Pass 17 Aug 2013 116,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both bump stops missing

Pass 17 Aug 2012 109,436 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 17 Aug 2011 102,016 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 17 Aug 2011 102,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 10 Aug 2010 94,866 miles

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

n/s/rear bump stop missing

Pass 13 Aug 2009 86,195 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 81,461 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2007 76,809 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 76,808 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 70,937 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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R121 SWH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R121 SWH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R121 SWH registered?

R121 SWH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 2000.

Is R121 SWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 SWH 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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