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W414 SKX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

127,380 mi
Last recorded127,380 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW414 SKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 127,380 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroding

Offside outer sill corroding

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2026 127,378 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroding

Offside outer sill corroding

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 May 2022 124,678 miles

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

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

covers on sills inner and outer sills both sides can not be viwed

front and rear pads low

hand brake has little reserve travel

rear exhaust blow

sufrace rusted all round

under body heavily covered with under sealent and under bonnent

Pass 12 Oct 2020 123,464 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

hand brake has little reserve travel

under body heavily covered with under sealent

Pass 25 Oct 2019 120,425 miles

Offside headlamp glass cracked

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

Fail 12 Oct 2019 120,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel system component defective in the case of LPG/CNG/ LNG or hydrogen systems valve block on engine bulk head (6.1.3 (f)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside headlamp glass cracked

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

Nearside front brake hose bracket bent allowing hose to scuff against its self on left lock

Offside front flexi hose scuffing against tyre on full right lock

Fail 22 Aug 2019 120,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 119,653 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 114,325 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

prescribed areas of n/s o/s chassis heavily corroded but not excessively

Pass 8 Apr 2016 107,988 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 107,988 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 100,722 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

hydraulic anti roll bar system disconnected pressure pump

Fail 29 Apr 2015 100,720 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

hydraulic anti roll bar system disconnected pressure pump

Pass 12 Apr 2014 89,747 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 89,412 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 89,412 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 86,149 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 83,929 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 83,929 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 78,455 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 73,471 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 73,471 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 May 2008 67,217 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 67,217 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 59,566 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 51,079 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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W414 SKX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 SKX, 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 SKX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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