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W358 VEC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,371 mi
Last recorded140,371 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW358 VEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 140,371 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2024 137,246 miles

All 4 tyres slight perishing

Rear chassis slight corrosion

Rear trailing arm bushes slight movement

Slight movement top and bottom of steering wheel

Slight travel brake pedal

Pass 13 Jul 2023 137,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s&o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 134,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s&o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top & bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 124,858 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 124,076 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 124,076 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 105,692 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear calipers corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2019 122,597 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear calipers corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive multiple (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 120,113 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Fail 17 May 2018 120,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 11 May 2017 117,903 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2017 117,903 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2016 114,991 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 110,098 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 105,994 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 102,461 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 98,477 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 94,295 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 94,295 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 89,670 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 89,665 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2009 85,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 78,695 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2008 78,659 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 70,197 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2007 70,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 61,103 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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W358 VEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W358 VEC, 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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W358 VEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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