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W353 ODE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

178,936 mi
Last recorded178,936 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW353 ODE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 178,936 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 173,485 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 168,887 miles

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

Nearside Front hub oil starting to leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 160,152 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 8 Jul 2022 151,705 miles

Offside 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 Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 8 Jul 2022 151,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside 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 Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 13 Jul 2021 136,448 miles

Front lower suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated but not allowing ingress of dirt

Front steering damper arm pin/bush slightly worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle underside coated in protective underseal

Pass 22 Oct 2020 132,344 miles

Front lower suspension balljoint dust cover slightly deteriorated but not allowing ingress of dirt

Front steering damper arm pin/bush slightly worn

Vehicle underside coated in protective underseal

Pass 8 Nov 2017 132,304 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front hub seal leaking slightly

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 130,429 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 124,720 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bump stop not present at test offside rear

Pass 5 Mar 2014 116,586 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 110,060 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 105,044 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 105,013 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 100,907 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 97,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 92,553 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 86,594 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 81,088 miles

offside rear bumpstop missing

Pass 20 Mar 2006 75,318 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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W353 ODE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W353 ODE, 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 W353 ODE registered?

W353 ODE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W353 ODE safe to buy?

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