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W442 WKE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,795 mi
Last recorded193,795 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW442 WKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 193,795 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread inner edgewear (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 191,258 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Transmission/cog light on dash

Pass 17 Jul 2024 188,763 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 185,116 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 181,882 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 181,881 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 181,752 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 181,743 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 181,049 miles

surface corrosion present on both rear chassis rails.

Front Propshaft universal joint worn

Fail 14 Sep 2017 181,049 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

surface corrosion present on both rear chassis rails.

Front Propshaft universal joint worn

Pass 15 Sep 2016 174,201 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 165,383 miles

Corrosion to rear of both front inner wheel arches

Engine covers fitted

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tape fitted to front bumper

Fail 21 Sep 2015 165,366 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Corrosion to rear of both front inner wheel arches

Engine covers fitted

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tape fitted to front bumper

Pass 26 Jul 2014 158,688 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 158,683 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 153,292 miles

rear suspension bump stops missing nearside and offside rear

Fail 12 Jul 2013 153,292 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear suspension bump stops missing nearside and offside rear

Pass 11 Jun 2012 138,149 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 130,601 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2011 130,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 116,911 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 116,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 104,830 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 96,286 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 96,286 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 261,036 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 74,475 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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W442 WKE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W442 WKE, 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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W442 WKE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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