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W418 ABW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,155 mi
Last recorded76,155 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW418 ABW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 76,155 miles

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

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

under side rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2025 75,884 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 75,884 miles

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 75,478 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 73,660 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 73,660 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 71,116 miles

both front tyres wearing low.(at 3mm)

oil leak.

stone chips in front screen.

Pass 2 Mar 2017 68,741 miles

slight oil leak.(transmission)

steering box damp.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 66,323 miles

BOTH front tyres wearing low.(at 3mm)

oil leak.

steering box damp.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 63,931 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 61,578 miles

ADVISE, steering box damp.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 59,010 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 55,035 miles

ADVISE, front brake pads wearing low.

ADVISE, steering box damp.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 50,489 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 44,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2009 40,123 miles

Slight oil leak from power steering box

Pass 12 Mar 2008 34,483 miles

all four tyres sidewalls starting to perish

Fail 12 Mar 2008 34,480 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

all four tyres sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 17 Mar 2007 30,680 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 30,671 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

non standard tint on windows

Pass 17 Mar 2006 27,773 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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W418 ABW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W418 ABW, 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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W418 ABW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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