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W431 MRH

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,748 mi
Last recorded59,748 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW431 MRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 59,748 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 58,493 miles

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

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

front cross member corroded and damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2023 55,299 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 52,250 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 52,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar mounting bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod at rear of front axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 50,859 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 49,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 48,501 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 46,860 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 46,860 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 46,029 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 45,398 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 44,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 44,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise tracking

Fail 4 Aug 2014 44,357 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

advise tracking

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 43,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 43,220 miles

NSF tyre tread low

Fail 7 Aug 2012 43,214 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

NSF tyre tread low

Pass 20 Jul 2011 42,260 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 41,394 miles

advise front and rear brake pads low

advise under side rust treatment/brake pipes etc

Pass 21 Jul 2009 40,405 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 39,031 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 37,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 37,537 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 35,690 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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W431 MRH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W431 MRH, 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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What year was W431 MRH registered?

W431 MRH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W431 MRH safe to buy?

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