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W487 YJO

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

134,244 mi
Last recorded134,244 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW487 YJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 134,244 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 132,905 miles

General underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2023 132,887 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing/bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing/bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead. (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 132,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 131,934 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 129,938 miles

General corrosion to chassis & floors.

Pass 9 Jul 2019 128,468 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 124,818 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 120,894 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 117,043 miles

Front Oil leak from engine area

Nearside Front Fog light insecure

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Fog light lens cracked

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

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Rear Accesory step corroded / loose but tied to vehicle

Fail 14 Jul 2016 117,043 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter housing / water in fuel sensor leaking fuel (7.2.3)

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

Front Oil leak from engine area

Nearside Front Fog light insecure

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Fog light lens cracked

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

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Rear Accesory step corroded / loose but tied to vehicle

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 112,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 112,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 109,001 miles

3rd row seat stowed away and unable to be used

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 109,001 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

3rd row seat stowed away and unable to be used

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 104,547 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 99,679 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 99,679 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 93,076 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 93,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 85,177 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 75,127 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 65,511 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 65,511 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 56,613 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 49,868 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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W487 YJO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 W487 YJO, 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 YJO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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