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W169 OAP

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

189,057 mi
Last recorded189,057 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW169 OAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 189,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 184,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 178,601 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 172,331 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 166,852 miles

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

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2019 163,209 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 163,122 miles

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

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 155,955 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside /nearside rear chassis and x member are corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 148,884 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Rear offside and nearside chassis and x member are corroded

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 140,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 132,608 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 127,113 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 127,113 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 124,396 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 119,015 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 108,427 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 92,683 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 84,478 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 73,275 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 60,581 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 49,484 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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W169 OAP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W169 OAP, 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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What year was W169 OAP registered?

W169 OAP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W169 OAP safe to buy?

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