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W472 BHD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

225,258 mi
Last recorded225,258 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW472 BHD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2026 225,258 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2025 224,796 miles

underbody and chassis corrosion

Pass 10 May 2024 224,085 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 224,072 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both front chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 222,602 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front chassis rails corroded.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 220,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 217,861 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint has slight play

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front of axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper ball joint has slight play

Nearside Front floor pan corroded but near any structural mounts

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear tank retaining bracket is corroded

general corrosion on chassis

Fail 11 May 2021 217,861 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint has slight play

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front of axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper ball joint has slight play

Nearside Front floor pan corroded but near any structural mounts

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear tank retaining bracket is corroded

general corrosion on chassis

Fail 18 Dec 2020 217,860 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective missing (3.1 (c))

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch under the bonnet next to the abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded in 3 areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch under the bonnet (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch under the arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis next to the tow bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front of the axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front floor pan corroded but not within any structural mounts

Nearside Front lower ball joint had play

Nearside Front upper ball joint had play

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has a nail in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

fuel tank retaining bracket corroded

general corrosion to the chassis

tow bar electrics wiring loose

Pass 18 May 2018 212,187 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

front bumper lower support valance corroded.

wipers work but operation slightly stiff

Fail 18 May 2018 212,187 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

front bumper lower support valance corroded.

wipers work but operation slightly stiff

Pass 19 May 2017 205,360 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 198,190 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 190,175 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 179,146 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2014 179,138 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013 168,766 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 159,382 miles

Both n/s tyres are slightly deteriorated on both side walls,ok at test not excessive.

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

srs warning light is on.

Pass 16 May 2011 148,680 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 May 2011 148,666 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 135,688 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 125,016 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 113,889 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 113,889 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 104,159 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 104,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 94,011 miles

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

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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W472 BHD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 W472 BHD, 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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W472 BHD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 August 2000.

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