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W414 PLL

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

142,844 mi
Last recorded142,844 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW414 PLL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 142,844 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

underside muddy

Pass 17 Jul 2025 142,254 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wiper wheel boxes worn

Pass 19 Jul 2024 141,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wiper wheel boxes worn

Pass 13 Jul 2023 141,185 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 141,183 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 139,513 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

number plate lights slightly dim

Pass 14 Jul 2021 138,159 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working.

Nearside Front seat belt slightly frayed

Rear exhaust flanges very rusty.

engine oil leak

front lower ball jiont boots perished.

under side of vehicle rusty.

Fail 13 Jul 2021 138,158 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light not working.

Nearside Front seat belt slightly frayed

Rear exhaust flanges very rusty.

engine oil leak

front lower ball jiont boots perished.

under side of vehicle rusty.

Pass 21 Jul 2020 136,439 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate.

Nearside Front fog light not working.

Nearside Front seat belt slightly frayed.

Offside Front lower ball joint boot perished.

engine very oily.

Fail 21 Jul 2020 136,435 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front number plate starting to delaminate.

Nearside Front fog light not working.

Nearside Front seat belt slightly frayed.

Offside Front lower ball joint boot perished.

engine very oily.

Pass 23 Jul 2019 135,045 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 135,042 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 131,472 miles

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

chassis corroding

exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2018 131,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

chassis corroding

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 125,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front lower (2.7.4)

rear chassis corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2017 125,359 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front lower (2.7.4)

rear chassis corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 119,151 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 119,151 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 111,511 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

coolant level low

Pass 18 Jul 2014 99,449 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 99,449 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 86,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 68,137 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 60,258 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 55,424 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 55,424 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 49,703 miles

wipers marginal - fray at ends

Fail 2 Jul 2009 49,703 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

wipers marginal - fray at ends

Pass 22 Jul 2008 43,358 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 43,355 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 36,479 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 36,479 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 31,537 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 31,537 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W414 PLL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W414 PLL, 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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W414 PLL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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