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W49 MSC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,025 mi
Last recorded98,025 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW49 MSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2025 98,025 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 96,344 miles

lots of surface corrosion on underside

rear tyres perished on side walls

Pass 11 Aug 2012 95,837 miles

both front shock absorbers lower bushes starting to split

exhaust corroding

front and rear brake disc's rusty

minor oil leaks to engine

minor play to both front track rod ends

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroding

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover starting to split

offside rear antiroll bar drop link dust cover split

offside rear tyre perishing

underbody corroding [suspension and chassis]

Pass 18 Jan 2010 87,554 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 78,079 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 68,904 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 53,705 miles

1, monitor tyre wear o/s front tread,

Pass 25 Jul 2006 52,657 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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W49 MSC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W49 MSC, 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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What year was W49 MSC registered?

W49 MSC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W49 MSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W49 MSC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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