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W242 SGC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

190,007 mi
Last recorded190,007 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 SGC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 190,007 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 186,234 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all rear chassis, metal brake pipes and n/s.and o/s rear ferrules covered in black under seal

Pass 6 Aug 2024 180,924 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s.o/s.front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 173,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 167,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp slightly misted image not effected.

Nearside Wiper starting to split.

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 167,774 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp slightly misted image not effected.

Nearside Wiper starting to split.

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 166,056 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crash bar (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 164,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 161,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 159,835 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 159,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 153,095 miles

n/s chassis rusty and weak

o/s chassis rusted and holed

offside front tyre low on tread

Fail 16 Apr 2013 153,089 miles

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

offside front tyre low on tread

Pass 24 Apr 2012 142,073 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake pipes rusty and weak

chassis very rusty and weak

exhaust very rusty and weak

Fail 24 Apr 2012 142,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake pipes rusty and weak

chassis very rusty and weak

exhaust very rusty and weak

Fail 26 Apr 2011 132,037 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes covered in rubber sleeving (unable to check corrosion)

Handbrake travel high

N/s/r door noisy when opening

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

O/s/r and n/s/r tyres getting perrished and wearing uneven on inner edges

Rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Rear tail door hinges siezed

Slight oil leak from power steering box

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

Wipers slightly smeary

Pass 26 Apr 2011 132,037 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes covered in rubber sleeving (unable to check corrosion)

Handbrake travel high

N/s/r door noisy when opening

O/s/r and n/s/r tyres getting perrished and wearing uneven on inner edges

Rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Rear tail door hinges siezed

Slight oil leak from power steering box

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

Wipers slightly smeary

Fail 19 Apr 2011 132,020 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

nsr fog inop

rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 Apr 2010 127,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 127,189 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 123,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2009 123,841 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2008 120,740 miles

Both rear tyres slight uneven tread wear.

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

Vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Fail 10 Apr 2008 120,657 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 110,953 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 110,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 93,593 miles

Ball joint has slight 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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W242 SGC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 W242 SGC, 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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W242 SGC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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