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W271 EFC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

166,300 mi
Last recorded166,300 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW271 EFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 166,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 166,300 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 162,540 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 162,540 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 159,223 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 159,217 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 154,969 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 154,968 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 148,646 miles

chip in n/s of windscreen

front n/s fog light not working

radiator under tube support corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2019 148,642 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ( both front ) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front n/s fog light not working

radiator under tube support corroded

chip in n/s of windscreen

Pass 18 Jul 2018 141,257 miles

1,drivers seat squab torn 2, engine bay misting in oil. 3,steering box draglink drop joint on limit for wear. 4, front coil springs corroded. 5, n/s rear lens cracked. 6, front pads getting low.

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 141,257 miles

1,drivers seat squab torn 2, engine bay misting in oil. 3,steering box draglink drop joint on limit for wear. 4, front coil springs corroded. 5, n/s rear lens cracked. 6, front pads getting low.

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 135,778 miles

nearside rear lamp damaged rear prop do naught perishing surface corrosion underside attacking components engine oil leak drivers seat squab torn, rear seating removed

Fail 20 Jul 2017 135,775 miles

Emissions not tested bad exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear lamp damaged rear prop do naught perishing surface corrosion underside attacking components engine oil leak drivers seat squab torn, rear seating removed

Pass 20 Jul 2016 130,459 miles

oil leak evident

Pass 16 Jul 2015

radiator lower support x member showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2014 112,288 miles

underside oil leaks eveident

Fail 16 Jul 2014 112,285 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

underside oil leaks eveident

Pass 25 Jul 2013 105,578 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

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

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing but not excessive

Fail 24 Jul 2013 105,578 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

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

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing but not excessive

Pass 26 Apr 2012 101,358 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 94,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant level low

engine oil level on minimum

nearside rear indicator lens damaged/repaired

Pass 20 May 2010 89,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhause emissions suspect

Nearside rear brake disc corroding

Nearside rear indicator lens repaired damage

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

Rear brake pads low

Rear centre seat belt catch cover missing

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

Fail 19 May 2010 89,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhause emissions suspect

Nearside rear brake disc corroding

Nearside rear indicator lens repaired damage

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

Rear brake pads low

Rear centre seat belt catch cover missing

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

Pass 30 May 2009 86,949 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 133,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen wipers poor

Pass 24 May 2007 124,795 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake discs slightly corroded

front service brake veers right

Fail 24 May 2007 124,795 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake discs slightly corroded

front service brake veers right

Pass 2 Dec 2005 70,708 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 70,708 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 70,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn to limit

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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W271 EFC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 W271 EFC, 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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W271 EFC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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