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W44 WES

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,608 mi
Last recorded54,608 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW44 WES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 54,608 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s + wearing low. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 54,606 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s + wearing low. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 53,809 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 53,809 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 47,434 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 46,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 45,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam deflector (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam deflector (4.1.4 (b))

front foglights not working

Pass 14 Dec 2020 43,743 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 43,743 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 42,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 41,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 41,182 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 41,182 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 39,879 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 37,679 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 37,679 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 35,249 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 35,249 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 33,978 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 33,978 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 32,382 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 30,295 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 28,848 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 28,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre sidewall badly perished

o/s/r tyre sidewall badly perished

Pass 27 May 2009 26,361 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyre sidewalls perished,n/s front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 22 May 2008 21,605 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 17,680 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 15,323 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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W44 WES is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W44 WES, 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 W44 WES registered?

W44 WES is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W44 WES safe to buy?

The MOT history for W44 WES shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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