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W497 TGC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

69,633 mi
Last recorded69,633 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 TGC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 69,633 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 69,287 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 68,968 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 68,386 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 68,021 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 67,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 66,386 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 65,308 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive off side anti roll bar damper. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 63,645 miles

Offside Front Anti roll bar hydraulic adjuster damp from fluid.

Fail 21 Aug 2018 63,645 miles

Offside Front Anti roll bar hydraulic adjuster damp from fluid.

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 62,519 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 61,668 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 60,106 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 57,480 miles

coolant level low

only four passenger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Apr 2013 55,448 miles

only four passenger seats fitted at time of test

rear brake pads look low

Pass 17 Apr 2012 53,123 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed

oil leak

rear brake pads look low

Pass 20 Apr 2011 49,498 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

nearside rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls perrished

only four seats fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Apr 2011 49,498 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Panhard rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

nearside rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls perrished

only four seats fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Apr 2010 45,927 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer side wall badly scuffed

nearside rear tyre scuffed on inner and outer side walls

offside rear tyre outer side wall scuffed

only 4 seats fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Apr 2010 45,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

nearside front tyre outer side wall badly scuffed

nearside rear tyre scuffed on inner and outer side walls

offside rear tyre outer side wall scuffed

only 4 seats fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,535 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 38,820 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 38,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 36,042 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 31,336 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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W497 TGC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 W497 TGC, 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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W497 TGC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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