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W331 LAP

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,266 mi
Last recorded139,266 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW331 LAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 139,266 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2026 139,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (small hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 138,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust tailpipe missing

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sills corroded

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 137,881 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 137,061 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 137,061 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 135,723 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 133,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 130,747 miles

All 3 wiperblades smearing

Pass 11 Sep 2019 127,886 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 120,808 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 115,823 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 115,772 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 115,096 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 111,592 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 111,592 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 108,318 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 103,447 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 97,581 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear plate tatty

Pass 26 May 2010 97,581 miles

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

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

rear plate tatty

Pass 7 May 2009 90,972 miles

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

rear air suspension not working correctly

Fail 5 May 2009 90,972 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 88,085 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 83,666 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 77,418 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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W331 LAP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W331 LAP, 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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What year was W331 LAP registered?

W331 LAP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is W331 LAP safe to buy?

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