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R44 BAK

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,124 mi
Last recorded152,124 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 BAK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 152,124 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded ABS Pump mounting area / NS Front wing. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fuel system component leaking Rear of engine area. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Base of chassis holed / corroded to excess within prescribed area of NS Front trailing arm mounting . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre Row of seats, OS Rear Door shut area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NS Rear Shock absorber Upper Mounting bracket / chassis area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OS Rear Shock absorber Upper Mounting bracket / chassis area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both Front & OS Rear mud flaps/brackets deteriorated & partially loose but not likely to fall from vehicle.

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Areas under master cylinder / servo mounting - wing area. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Lower brace bar heavily corroded / holed but not a load bearing item .

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS & OS. (1.2.1 (e))

General corrosion to chassis / underside / body mountings, Underside very heavily undersealed preventing full inspection.

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting NS & OS Rear of chassis getting thin/blown out from corrosion. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective NS & OS. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 150,570 miles

Centre stop not working connected

Fail 11 Aug 2025 150,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Centre stop not working connected

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 150,024 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (undersealed) (1.1.11 (c))

Centre stop not working/connected

General corrosion to all suspension components

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front diff/gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 150,024 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (undersealed) (1.1.11 (c))

Centre stop not working/connected

General corrosion to all suspension components

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front diff/gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 148,949 miles

Front and rear brake disc backing plates poor condition and corroded

Front radiator crossmember corroded with holes but not structural

General corrosion underside vehicle and rear chassis areas

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Mileage not illuminated on dashboard, but speedometer is

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure Bracket corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Mudguard insecure Bracket corroded and mudguard damaged/ripped

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure Bracket corroded

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear coated thick in grease / oil (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 147,264 miles

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake backing plate in rusty condition (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 144,349 miles

Brake pipes/hoses and suspension components undersealed. Limited vision to assess condition.

Centre stop not working/connected

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Various oil leaks, engine, gearbox, front axle area.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undersealed, limited vision (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 142,753 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transfer box/axles (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside + centre

Undersealed in places, limited vision to check condition on chassis/suspension/brake pipes/hoses etc

Underside heavily contaminated by oil (possibly due to undersealing + leaks). Environmental concerns (dripping on floor) and possible safety/fire concerns (exhaust contaminated)

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts smearing screen slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 138,814 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated oiled/greased (all) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material oiled, greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox & transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + covered in oil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

centre stop lamp not working/connected

Fail 29 Jul 2019 138,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated oiled/greased (all) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material oiled, greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox & transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + covered in oil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

centre stop lamp not working/connected

Pass 8 Aug 2018 132,084 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed, limited vision (1.1.11 (c))

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive Various, front diff/engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undersealed in places, unable to fully examine chassis + components condition

Fail 7 Aug 2018 132,072 miles

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed, limited vision (1.1.11 (c))

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + perishing around circumference (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing around circumference (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various, front diff/engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undersealed in places, unable to fully examine chassis + components condition

Pass 13 Jul 2017 126,439 miles

Corrosion to hydraulic/air suspension pipes

Far rear seats folded, unable to fully examine seatbelts/seats

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Oil leak, engine area + steering box area

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis, especially rear. General corrosion underside to all components (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 126,439 miles

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

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

Corrosion to hydraulic/air suspension pipes

Far rear seats folded, unable to fully examine seatbelts/seats

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Oil leak, engine area + steering box area

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis, especially rear. General corrosion underside to all components (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 118,747 miles

Air suspension hydraulic levelling pipes all corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust joint from centre to rear silencer in poor condition

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot N/S & O/S bush's (2.7.4)

General corrosion to chassis/outriggers and tow bar mounting area

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear Load area seats fully folded at time of M.O.T seatbelts not tested

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S & O/S also perished, N/S/R has minor cuts to tread and side walls, no wires or chords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in rear watts linkage bush's

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush All front and rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 112,345 miles

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

General rust/corrosion to chassis and underneath components

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak from steering box

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

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Jul 2015 112,345 miles

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

General rust/corrosion to chassis and underneath components

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak from steering box

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

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Aug 2014 104,738 miles

Offside rear and Nearside rear tyres starting to perish

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 104,738 miles

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

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

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Offside rear and Nearside rear tyres starting to perish

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 96,208 miles

all suspension bushes worn

condition of brake pipes above chassis unknown(limited vision)

corrosion in chassis

steering box leak

wear in rear axle watts linkage

Fail 23 Jul 2013 96,208 miles

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

all suspension bushes worn

condition of brake pipes above chassis unknown(limited vision)

corrosion in chassis

steering box leak

wear in rear axle watts linkage

Pass 16 Jul 2012 88,912 miles

corrosion in chassis generally

corrosion in front to rear brake pipes,limited vision

corrosion in fuel lines

dampness around nearside front shock absorber

front hockey stick bushes worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2012 88,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion in chassis generally

corrosion in front to rear brake pipes,limited vision

corrosion in fuel lines

dampness around nearside front shock absorber

front hockey stick bushes worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight run-out on nearside rear brake disc,advise renewing when pads required

Pass 27 Jul 2011 83,101 miles

condition of front brake pads unknown

corrosion in brake and suspension pipes

corrosion in chassis and outriggers

corrosion in front shocks

wear in front hockey stick,rear bushes,advise renewing

Fail 27 Jul 2011 83,101 miles

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

condition of front brake pads unknown

corrosion in brake and suspension pipes

corrosion in chassis and outriggers

corrosion in front shocks

offside front amber sidelight inoperative

wear in front hockey stick,rear bushes,advise renewing

Pass 22 Jul 2010 77,088 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 69,259 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 69,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 62,306 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 54,589 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2007 52,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 52,675 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 40,776 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 40,775 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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R44 BAK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R44 BAK, 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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R44 BAK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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