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W299 MCN

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

142,282 mi
Last recorded142,282 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW299 MCN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 142,282 miles

General surface corrosion on underside

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 141,390 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 140,810 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General surface corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front track rod end gaiter perished

oil leaks around engine

Pass 1 Mar 2023 139,937 miles

Both steps corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 139,937 miles

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Both steps corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 138,322 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s and o/s chassi rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2021 136,661 miles

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

Rear exhaust joint corroded

n/s and o/s floor corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2021 136,661 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner lower arch support broken

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

Rear exhaust joint corroded

n/s and o/s floor corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2020 136,017 miles

Nearside Front floor corrosion

Offside Front floor corrision

Offside headlamp lens damaged

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 136,017 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front floor corrosion

Offside Front floor corrision

Offside headlamp lens damaged

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 134,597 miles

Nearside chassi rusty

Offside Front Inner wing corrision

Offside chassi rusty

oil weep pas box

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2018 132,662 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 130,758 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

under side vehicle signs corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2016 127,782 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassi-body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 5 Feb 2015 123,172 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front lower support beam badly corroded

underside of chassi covered with underseal

Fail 4 Feb 2015 123,172 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front lower support beam badly corroded

underside of chassi covered with underseal

Pass 13 Feb 2014 119,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 118,058 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 116,141 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 112,647 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 111,342 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front indicator damaged.o/s head light damaged.n/s front fog light inoperatvie.center stop lamp inoperatvie

Pass 24 Dec 2008 106,579 miles

Both front shock absorber lower mounting bushes split,and in very poor condition.

Both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated.

Both rear brake pipes in rusty condition.

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated.

Both wiper blades deteriorated on ends.

Exhaust in rusty condition.

Front brake pads starting to wear down.

Nearside front indicator lens damaged.

Offside headlight lens has a chip, and is condensated.

Fail 23 Dec 2008 106,579 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front shock absorber lower mounting bushes split,and in very poor condition.

Both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated.

Both rear brake pipes in rusty condition.

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated.

Both wiper blades deteriorated on ends.

Exhaust in rusty condition.

Front brake pads starting to wear down.

Nearside front indicator lens damaged.

Offside headlight lens has a chip, and is condensated.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 98,161 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 97,091 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 79,256 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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W299 MCN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 W299 MCN, 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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W299 MCN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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