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W218 UEB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

180,100 mi
Last recorded180,100 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW218 UEB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 180,100 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 179,896 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front inner wheel arches weakened by corrosion

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 175,719 miles

Front inner wheel arches weakend by corrosion

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 175,719 miles

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

Front inner wheel arches weakend by corrosion

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 166,380 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 166,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear watts linkage worn

Pass 13 Mar 2023 155,731 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 148,623 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 141,237 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2020 141,199 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body fixing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front off side bump stop missing

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 138,905 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 135,509 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 162,514 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 162,514 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 160,906 miles

slight lift in offside front ball joints top and bottom

Pass 11 Jan 2016 152,257 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 146,970 miles

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

Very slight play in wheel bearing on N/S/F

Fail 29 Dec 2014 146,936 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Very slight play in wheel bearing on N/S/F

Pass 23 Dec 2013 144,728 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Dec 2013 144,719 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2013 136,479 miles

Nearside wiper blade rubber split

Nearside rear indicator lens cracked

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 136,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear indicator lens cracked

Nearside wiper blade rubber split

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 136,273 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSF Flexi hose insecure

NSR Bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 121,518 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 121,515 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 110,374 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2010 107,710 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 107,710 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 99,008 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 99,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 May 2008 90,596 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 83,324 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 72,305 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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W218 UEB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W218 UEB, 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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W218 UEB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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