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W117 HOB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,040 mi
Last recorded139,040 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW117 HOB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 139,040 miles

Coolant leak

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower ball joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil level at minimum

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 138,928 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower ball joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil level at minimum

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 84,274 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis legs corroded at rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All front dust boots deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 84,274 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both hoses at nearside front between body and chassis to rear brake lines (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All front dust boots deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Amber marker light inoperative

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs corroded at rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 84,236 miles

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

chassis heavily corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2022 81,191 miles

Body and Chassis showing signs of corrosion

Front and rear anti roll bar system is incomplete and been disconected

Rear bump stops missing

Slight play on near side front lower ball joint

Very slight play in near side drag link end

Fail 10 Oct 2022 81,190 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill backing plate (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded steel pipe to flexable hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill backing plate (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety engine fuel pressure regulater leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear Anti roll bar system is incomplete and been disconected.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear bump stops missing

Pass 8 Oct 2021 77,105 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre upper (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

offside front fog lamp not working

surface corrosion to most suspension and steering components

Pass 22 Sep 2020 74,319 miles

suspension pipes moist ,

Fail 22 Sep 2020 74,319 miles

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

suspension pipes moist ,

Pass 1 Oct 2019 73,709 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 72,867 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 71,704 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 70,411 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 68,227 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 66,986 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 65,958 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 10 Oct 2013 65,958 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 4 Oct 2012 63,824 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 61,083 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 59,708 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 58,589 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 56,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 56,216 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 51,169 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 45,592 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 40,543 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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W117 HOB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W117 HOB, 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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W117 HOB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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