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W42 ODB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 ODB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025
Pass 16 Nov 2023 230,584 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 230,562 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Central part of chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 218,711 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle floor near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Dipped beam dim

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 205,229 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 188,599 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 188,583 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting body mount holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting end of chassis leg/bumper mount holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger holed in front of rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 171,320 miles

Nearside Front corrosion to suspension turret

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear play in all three centre bushes on the watts linkage

Pass 7 Nov 2018 147,667 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front door is damaged

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

exhaust hangers weak

vehicle chassis weak in places

Fail 7 Nov 2018 147,667 miles

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front door is damaged

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

exhaust hangers weak

vehicle chassis weak in places

Pass 10 Mar 2017 137,434 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush and offside front (2.7.4)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

chassis corroded and weak in places

engine covers fitted

front bumper support bar corroded off

tow ball not fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Mar 2017 137,315 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush and offside front (2.7.4)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

chassis corroded and weak in places

engine covers fitted

front bumper support bar corroded off

tow ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Mar 2016 128,126 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear behind shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

all 4 tyres starting to wear low

front bumper support bar corroded

n/s/f shock absorber turret poor condition

tow ball not fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Mar 2016 128,120 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in 3 places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear behind shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

all 4 tyres starting to wear low

front bumper support bar corroded

n/s/f shock absorber turret poor condition

tow ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Mar 2015 118,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Mar 2014 109,934 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system & flex joint poor

oil leaks gearbox & engine

rear wiper split

slight play steering box drop arm ball joint

Fail 18 Mar 2014 109,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system & flex joint poor

oil leaks gearbox & engine

rear wiper split

slight play steering box drop arm ball joint

Pass 8 Mar 2013 103,025 miles

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

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

nearside rear outer seat belt not fully checked due child seat fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2012 96,767 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 89,085 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 80,680 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 73,569 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 68,972 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 62,590 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 54,476 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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W42 ODB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W42 ODB, 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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W42 ODB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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