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W487 UFV

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,298 mi
Last recorded127,298 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW487 UFV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2026 127,298 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure Sill to body mount excessively corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded into holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill is corroded into large holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure Sill to body mount excessively corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corrosion hole above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure Sill to body mount corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Drop arm end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corrosion hole in bottom of bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill is excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill is excesssively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch panel behind rear door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure Sill to body mount corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis corrosion hole by o/s panhard rod mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corrosion hole above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Bulkhead body mounting corroded

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bottom of bulkhead corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Bulkhead body mounting corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has large areas of heavy corrosion, top face of chassis assesed as far as practical (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 199,569 miles

ALL CENTRAL BODY MOUNTS HEAVILY CORRODED AND WEAKENED

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm to steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 199,563 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

ALL CENTRAL BODY MOUNTS HEAVILY CORRODED AND WEAKENED

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm to steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 118,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 118,173 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 114,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel filter damp but not leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 108,687 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside of vehicle has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside of vehicle has surface corrosion including running gear/suspension/coil springs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 108,687 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside of vehicle has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside of vehicle has surface corrosion including running gear/suspension/coil springs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 104,815 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All underside of vehicle has surface corrosion including running gear/suspention/coil springs/brake pipes&hoses. (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 May 2018 104,127 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower inner sill multiple places (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All underside of vehicle has surface corrosion including running gear/suspention/coil springs/brake pipes&hoses. (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 102,085 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 100,733 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 100,705 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 97,701 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 96,182 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 93,260 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 87,429 miles

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2009 80,737 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 72,272 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 60,748 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 60,745 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 49,564 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 49,564 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 49,558 miles

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Outer Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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W487 UFV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W487 UFV, 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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W487 UFV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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