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W279 CBL

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,412 mi
Last recorded146,412 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 CBL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 146,412 miles

Offside Front Foot well - underneath may seep water through due to repair

Pass 31 Jan 2025 145,809 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 145,463 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 145,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner flitch by ABS pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 144,357 miles

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

Nearside inner flitch corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 144,357 miles

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

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

Nearside inner flitch corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 143,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside wiper smearing slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2021 142,938 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Unable to inspect rear centre seat belt owing to fitment of dog cage.

Nearside Rear Outer Unable to inspect rear left seat belt owing to fitment of dog cage.

Pass 28 Feb 2020 141,398 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 141,398 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 138,733 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 135,142 miles

corrosion to O/S and N/S front inner flitches/arches

Fail 19 Feb 2018 135,140 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

centre stop lamp not working

corrosion to O/S and N/S front inner flitches/arches

Pass 23 Feb 2017 122,125 miles

corrosion too n/s and o/s under wheel arches not in prescribed area

Fail 15 Feb 2017 122,122 miles

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

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

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

corrosion too n/s and o/s under wheel arches not in prescribed area

Pass 24 Feb 2016 107,951 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis starting too swell between layers (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 94,840 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 94,840 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 7 May 2014 83,919 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 83,919 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 77,927 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 77,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2012 75,454 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 75,453 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 72,902 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 69,875 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 66,643 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 63,483 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 15 May 2007 59,693 miles

NSF FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 15 May 2006 54,565 miles

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

the off side front tyre wearing on inner edge. †

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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W279 CBL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,498cc 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 W279 CBL, 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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W279 CBL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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