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W262 LDA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,263 mi
Last recorded128,263 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW262 LDA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 128,263 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 27 Nov 2025 128,211 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch, bulk head and front lower sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive t box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 116,862 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 112,253 miles

Both rear axle bump stops missing

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 110,732 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 110,730 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 108,790 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 104,529 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside corrosion to sill

corrosion various places on chassis

various brake pipes corroded/covered in grease

Pass 7 Oct 2019 101,342 miles

Offside Front sill corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2018 97,118 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

corrosion to o/s sill not effecting body security

underbody corrosion and heavily undersealed

Fail 28 Sep 2018 97,095 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

corrosion to o/s sill not effecting body security

underbody corrosion and heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Sep 2017 92,730 miles

Corrosion to o/s body sill at front not affecting steering, suspension or braking

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 92,730 miles

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

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

Corrosion to o/s body sill at front not affecting steering, suspension or braking

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 87,601 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 87,597 miles

Fuel system component leaking pressure valve front (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 86,692 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 86,690 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour data sheet (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 82,224 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2015 82,224 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2014 78,315 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 78,315 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 73,992 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 69,926 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 64,571 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 59,353 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 53,301 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 47,030 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 39,677 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 32,006 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 31,792 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive 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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W262 LDA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,487cc 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 W262 LDA, 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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W262 LDA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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