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W229 LDK

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

153,103 mi
Last recorded153,103 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 LDK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2026 153,103 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 144,043 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 128,315 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 126,274 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 126,272 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch at the front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch at the front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 126,189 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 126,144 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 126,062 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2017 126,060 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2016 125,701 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 125,701 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 125,301 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 125,296 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 124,096 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 124,096 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 122,843 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 121,657 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 120,044 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 114,240 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 108,084 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 99,617 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 92,167 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 83,565 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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W229 LDK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W229 LDK, 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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W229 LDK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 April 2000.

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