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W199 WRE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

215,868 mi
Last recorded215,868 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW199 WRE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 215,868 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 215,773 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 215,773 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 215,453 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2024 215,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 214,951 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all body montings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 214,933 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all body montings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 213,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all 4 body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 212,339 miles

Body has slight corrosion all four body mounts upper and lower (6.1.B.2)

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all 6 bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 211,924 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 192,108 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 191,563 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 191,557 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2013 182,768 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 182,768 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 175,721 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 175,711 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 166,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 161,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2008 154,333 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 154,333 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 146,830 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 133,401 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 133,391 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

coolant pipes fouling steering universal joint

Pass 14 Feb 2006 128,880 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 128,801 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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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W199 WRE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 W199 WRE, 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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W199 WRE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W199 WRE shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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