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W496 LUT

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,222 mi
Last recorded140,222 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW496 LUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 140,222 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 135,020 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

unable to see brake pads

Fail 30 Jul 2025 135,018 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

unable to see brake pads

Pass 10 Jan 2024 131,090 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 127,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2022 124,402 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 122,300 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 118,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 116,772 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 116,772 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 112,336 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 112,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 105,767 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 99,162 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 94,027 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 91,507 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 90,333 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 87,028 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 84,827 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 84,825 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 82,589 miles

Both front shock absorbers have a slight misting of oil

Gearbox has signs of oil leaks

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 79,906 miles

Front O/s hub bearing has slight play

Fail 18 Mar 2009 79,906 miles

Front O/s hub bearing has slight play

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 76,697 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 76,697 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 71,269 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2007 71,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 63,903 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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W496 LUT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W496 LUT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W496 LUT registered?

W496 LUT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W496 LUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W496 LUT shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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