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W281 LDA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

176,826 mi
Last recorded176,826 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 LDA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 176,826 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 174,365 miles

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

front radiator support corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2022 169,955 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 169,615 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 169,609 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 165,553 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 165,548 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 163,884 miles

fuel filter damp but not visually leaking

suspension light on

Fail 6 Dec 2019 163,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe adjust side bolt loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

battery light on

fuel filter damp but not visually leaking

suspension light on

Pass 18 Sep 2017 159,614 miles

Nearside rear and Offside rear chassis corroded

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 159,614 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear and Offside rear chassis corroded

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

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

Offside rear brake hose twisted

Pass 26 Aug 2016 145,723 miles

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

both rear chassis rails corroded by tow bar mounts

handbrake travel high

osr tyre cracking

Fail 25 Aug 2016 145,718 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose front . adjusting thread (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear chassis rails corroded by tow bar mounts

handbrake travel high

osr tyre cracking

Pass 11 Aug 2015 126,257 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 121,840 miles

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

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

both rear seats foulded away on test

o/s/f tyre has fine cracking on outer side wall

o/s/r door child lock is on.

rear door step support corroded & broken.

tow ball starting to corrode

Fail 29 Nov 2013 121,837 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

both rear seats foulded away on test

o/s/f tyre has fine cracking on outer side wall

o/s/r door child lock is on.

rear door step support corroded & broken.

tow ball starting to corrode

Pass 30 Jan 2013 184,766 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres starting to crack

Pass 12 Jan 2012 110,571 miles

Offside rear brake binding

Offside rear tail lamp has the wrong bulb fitted

Rear seat belts not tested (unable to access

Rear seatbacks will not work as intended (will fail next year)

Tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 12 Jan 2012 110,570 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside rear brake binding

Offside rear tail lamp has the wrong bulb fitted

Rear seat belts not tested (unable to access

Rear seatbacks will not work as intended (will fail next year)

Tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 14 Dec 2010 108,369 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 108,369 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 103,354 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 102,382 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 89,536 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 72,084 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 68,056 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 65,028 miles

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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W281 LDA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 W281 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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W281 LDA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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