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W227 EBE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

115,975 mi
Last recorded115,975 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW227 EBE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 115,975 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 113,691 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 113,668 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 112,802 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 112,479 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting ALL REAR MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 109,514 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 109,509 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn watts linkage centre bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured front link ball joints (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner foot well slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2022 109,139 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Slight corrosion on rear chassis

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement watts linkage bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 107,971 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner Arch slightly corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2019 101,977 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Body mounting corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 98,579 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 98,578 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 96,879 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion center main chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion main chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion main chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear mud flap corroded and insecure

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion center main chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 95,416 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 95,414 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis under foot well next to gearbox (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 92,996 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion side off tank (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 92,929 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion side off tank (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 89,171 miles

rear chassis legs corroding

Fail 11 Nov 2014 89,171 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

rear chassis legs corroding

Pass 8 Nov 2013 85,364 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 81,100 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 74,720 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 68,386 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 62,368 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 57,854 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 52,080 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 44,509 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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W227 EBE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W227 EBE, 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 W227 EBE registered?

W227 EBE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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