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W258 MCD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

190,887 mi
Last recorded190,887 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW258 MCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 190,887 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

MUDDY UNDERBODY

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 183,790 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Muddy underbody

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 183,766 miles

Offside Front wheel has slight play

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chassis rusted in places

under body rusted in places

Pass 31 Oct 2022 181,626 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 180,958 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 179,253 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 176,460 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 174,381 miles

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

chassis rusty in places

damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

damage to windscreen

rear metal brake pipes rusty in places

Fail 14 May 2018 174,375 miles

Fuel system component leaking from engine (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Intermediate drop arm insecure drop arm insecure on steering box (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

chassis rusty in places

damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

damage to windscreen

rear metal brake pipes rusty in places

Pass 8 May 2017 168,557 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 164,311 miles

Abs light came on but then went back off

Pass 16 May 2015 162,120 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 157,178 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 153,806 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 150,499 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 140,137 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2010 11,779 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 108,856 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 108,852 miles

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2008 100,032 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 92,523 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 83,141 miles

Offside Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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W258 MCD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W258 MCD, 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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W258 MCD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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