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W159 XCW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

105,844 mi
Last recorded105,844 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 XCW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 105,844 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 105,844 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 100,948 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 98,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 96,349 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 93,544 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 91,387 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 89,438 miles

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2019 87,023 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 84,965 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 82,390 miles

h/brake just met min requirements

Pass 11 Mar 2016 79,616 miles

Offside Rear drop link ball joint slight split

Fail 11 Mar 2016 79,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear drop link ball joint slight split

Pass 13 Mar 2015 76,281 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 73,089 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 68,760 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 68,758 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 8 May 2012 66,111 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 62,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2010 60,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 55,366 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 51,897 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2008 51,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 48,816 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 45,433 miles

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

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

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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W159 XCW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 W159 XCW, 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 W159 XCW registered?

W159 XCW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W159 XCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W159 XCW shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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