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W389 SPD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

199,824 mi
Last recorded199,824 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW389 SPD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 199,824 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 199,343 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 199,301 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 198,847 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 197,386 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 197,386 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 196,900 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 194,599 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 193,326 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 187,500 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

rear chassis corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 177,552 miles

Both rear chassis corroded

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 167,840 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 165,728 miles

Engine has an oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 165,718 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine has an oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 157,406 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 155,020 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 149,716 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

corrosion to o/s rear chassis leg close to excessive

Pass 7 Mar 2011 140,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2010 127,604 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 127,604 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 111,547 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 94,808 miles

n/s front lower balljoint slight play

Pass 17 Mar 2007 83,703 miles

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

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

rear brake pads becoming low

Pass 20 Mar 2006 72,284 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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W389 SPD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W389 SPD, 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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W389 SPD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 March 2000.

Is W389 SPD safe to buy?

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