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W421 LYA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,225 mi
Last recorded64,225 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW421 LYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2026 64,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 63,828 miles

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

Rear chassis has surface rust

Fail 6 Jun 2025 63,827 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear chassis has surface rust

Pass 28 May 2024 63,386 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively towbar mounting area corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis generally corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 61,988 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 61,198 miles

Chassis and suspension components corroded

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 61,192 miles

Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

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

centre stop lamp not working

chassis and suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2021 60,239 miles

chassis corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2021 60,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/70/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyre compounds deteriorated / tread area

chassis corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2020 59,948 miles

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))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 59,947 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 58,956 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 58,952 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring / shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring / shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

chassis corroded

Pass 30 May 2018 57,497 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 57,497 miles

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

Nearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 56,064 miles

Rear chassis and suspension components corroded

Fail 24 May 2017 56,064 miles

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

Rear chassis and suspension components corroded

Pass 20 May 2016 54,055 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 54,030 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 51,957 miles

rear chassis corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 49,239 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 49,238 miles

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

n/s fog lamp lense missing

Pass 24 May 2013 46,306 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 46,304 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 43,585 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 41,005 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 38,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 34,687 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 34,680 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 32,085 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 27,521 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 23,830 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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W421 LYA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 W421 LYA, 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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W421 LYA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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