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W259 WTA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

285,463 mi
Last recorded285,463 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW259 WTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 285,463 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 271,257 miles

Nearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced stay bracket-rear of rear wheelarch (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively x2 nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security showing corrosion around rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 271,110 miles

Nearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced body stay bracket- rear of rear wheelarch (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 269,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced arch bracket (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 269,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced arch bracket (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 263,938 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 263,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 261,340 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 255,681 miles

Nearside Front bumper split but not causing a sharp edge

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 246,870 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage /acas pipes (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 237,652 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 237,644 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 221,050 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 221,050 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 215,397 miles

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

OIL LEAK

Rear NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS DIM BUT STILL ILLUMINATING

Rear REAR TYRES PERISHING

Fail 6 Jan 2016 215,397 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

OIL LEAK

Rear NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS DIM BUT STILL ILLUMINATING

Rear REAR TYRES PERISHING

Pass 23 Jan 2015 202,488 miles

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

front number plate cracked

offside front fog lamp loose

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2015 202,488 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front number plate cracked

offside front fog lamp loose

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2014 189,875 miles

Oil leak

offside front fog lamp loose

Fail 7 Jan 2014 189,874 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both front tyre valves perished

offside front fog lamp loose

Pass 29 Jan 2013 175,977 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2012 156,949 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 140,406 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2010 127,584 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 109,049 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 109,049 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 89,865 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 68,789 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 40,497 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 40,497 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W259 WTA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W259 WTA, 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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W259 WTA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 July 2000.

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