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W238 FDT

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,701 mi
Last recorded113,701 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW238 FDT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 113,701 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle shows age related corrosion but not to excess

Pass 20 Oct 2018 113,331 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 109,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 109,455 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both chasis legs (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 105,844 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly chafed Both rear brake lines have been fitted in a different route from the manufactures route, also been cable tied into place. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe flexi blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion The whole of the rear end is heavily corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 105,844 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly chafed Both rear brake lines have been fitted in a different route from the manufactures route, also been cable tied into place. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe flexi blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion The whole of the rear end is heavily corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 105,784 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe flexi blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion The whole of the rear end is heavily corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 100,854 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

n/s door step corroded

oil leak

vehicle under body in various stage of corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2015 100,854 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

n/s door step corroded

oil leak

vehicle under body in various stage of corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2015 95,810 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 85,804 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 77,258 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 68,842 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2011 58,181 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 58,181 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 47,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 35,423 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 34,044 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 30,581 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 28,587 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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W238 FDT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W238 FDT, 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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W238 FDT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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