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W103 MCD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

184,239 mi
Last recorded184,239 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW103 MCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 184,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 177,309 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 171,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 165,056 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 165,048 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 162,831 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 159,744 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 159,737 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 156,556 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 156,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion hole to offside front lower chassis- outside prescribed area.

corrosion to nearside front chassis -outside prescribed area

Pass 11 Feb 2019 152,065 miles

chassis repairs under sealed

Fail 31 Jan 2019 152,045 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced all and rear out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 145,339 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2017 140,370 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear chassis slightly corroded

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 19 Jan 2017 140,370 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

rear chassis slightly corroded

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 22 Jan 2016 136,483 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 133,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 24 Nov 2014 133,124 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 132,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 130,369 miles

front brake pads worn low

front tyres worn low

rear brake pads worn low

rear chassis rails both sides corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2011 117,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 105,777 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 98,933 miles

chassis rails rusty

Oil leak

Vehicle presented for retest with faulty offside rear seat removed.

front suspension turretts corroded

handbrake backplate oil contaminated

power steering box damp

rear bump stops missing

rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 Sep 2009 98,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

chassis rails rusty

front suspension turretts corroded

handbrake backplate oil contaminated

power steering box damp

rear bump stops missing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Sep 2008 93,004 miles

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

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

front brake discs have a slight lip

n/s wiper poor

Fail 23 Sep 2008 92,968 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front brake discs have a slight lip

n/s wiper poor

Pass 26 Sep 2007 86,557 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 83,830 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 83,642 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 69,681 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 69,681 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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W103 MCD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 W103 MCD, 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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W103 MCD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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