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W435 LYA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

64,259 mi
Last recorded64,259 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW435 LYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 64,259 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 62,986 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 62,159 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 61,436 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 60,807 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 60,064 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 59,129 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 57,741 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 56,600 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 54,339 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 52,109 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 50,409 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 48,265 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 48,265 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 45,275 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 42,973 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 39,916 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 36,278 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 33,017 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 28,803 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 26,505 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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W435 LYA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 W435 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W435 LYA registered?

W435 LYA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W435 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W435 LYA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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