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W477 FDO

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

136,161 mi
Last recorded136,161 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW477 FDO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 136,161 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all rear chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear repairs undersealed n/s & o/s

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2026 136,081 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all rear chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear repairs undersealed n/s & o/s

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 131,825 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 127,413 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 127,215 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 122,887 miles

Chassis very rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2022 117,935 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 113,162 miles

Nearside Rear Indicator lenses cracked not showing white light

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 113,162 miles

Nearside Rear Indicator lenses cracked not showing white light

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 110,208 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 110,208 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 108,407 miles

Both outer sills rusty weak below both rear doors

Fail 30 Jul 2019 108,407 miles

Both outer sills rusty weak below both rear doors

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 105,979 miles

o/s sill getting weak rusty

Fail 15 Aug 2018 105,979 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

o/s sill getting weak rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2017 102,902 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING CRACKING

Pass 9 Aug 2016 99,436 miles

all four tyres showing signs of starting to perish and crack in tread area

Fail 9 Aug 2016 99,436 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

all four tyres showing signs of starting to perish and crack in tread area

Pass 13 Aug 2015 94,869 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 94,869 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 91,922 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front suspension top turret mounting housing have slight corrosion both sides

Pass 7 Aug 2014 91,922 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front suspension top turret mounting housing have slight corrosion both sides

Pass 1 Aug 2013 89,314 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 86,714 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 83,271 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 83,271 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 79,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 79,314 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 71,673 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 63,794 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 57,324 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 57,324 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 48,933 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 48,933 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W477 FDO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 W477 FDO, 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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W477 FDO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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