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W477 RYD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

171,769 mi
Last recorded171,769 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW477 RYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 171,769 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 171,761 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm ball joint split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced osr chassis rail not continuously welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 105,130 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 105,130 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 98,457 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 87,634 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 83,333 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 83,333 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 82,609 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 82,597 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2019 81,143 miles

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 3 Jul 2018 80,175 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 78,751 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 78,740 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 75,999 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 73,926 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 73,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 72,089 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 68,938 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 67,590 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2012 67,586 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 66,343 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 9 May 2011 66,342 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 14 May 2010 65,010 miles

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 14 May 2010 65,010 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Apr 2009 62,231 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 62,231 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 56,086 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 52,669 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 52,669 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 48,250 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 RYD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 RYD, 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 RYD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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