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W256 UEB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

176,373 mi
Last recorded176,373 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW256 UEB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 176,373 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Corner damaged (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 tyres protruding ()

Pass 14 Feb 2025 174,451 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 164,743 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 161,812 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many suspension parts and chassis are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 157,104 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 152,474 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rears have small cracks on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 148,957 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 140,567 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 133,645 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 128,694 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 123,407 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 118,649 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 118,649 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 108,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wiper blades smearing the screen slightley

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 2 Aug 2011 108,851 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wiper blades smearing the screen slightley

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 4 Aug 2010 94,753 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 85,233 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 84,048 miles

Chassis becoming dry.

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

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

Nearside rear ocassional seat back does not lift up? seat belt operation ok.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 84,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Chassis becoming dry.

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

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

Nearside rear ocassional seat back does not lift up? seat belt operation ok.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 81,793 miles

Oil leak

slight fading on both number plates

Fail 17 Mar 2008 81,793 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

both nearside tyres slightly perished on outer side walls

centre rear brake light not working

slight fading on both number plates

Pass 28 Mar 2007 107,862 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 107,862 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear number plate faided

slight weep on osf shock absorber

Pass 10 Mar 2006 55,568 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 55,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

water damage to number plates

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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W256 UEB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W256 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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W256 UEB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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