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W500 CDR

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,301 mi
Last recorded169,301 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW500 CDR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 169,301 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 166,746 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2025 166,746 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 161,753 miles

Nearside Front hub seal slight oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 159,277 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 156,565 miles

Nearside 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))

general corrosion of rear chassis

Pass 24 Nov 2020 152,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 148,974 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2019 148,935 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 143,112 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all suspension correded

Pass 16 Oct 2017 136,629 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2016 129,037 miles

rear bump stops missing

Fail 7 Oct 2016 129,034 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer step insecure (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel tank insecure chassis (7.2.1)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 8 Oct 2015 125,673 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 121,332 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 117,472 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 117,472 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 111,541 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 106,409 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 106,409 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 101,500 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 94,896 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 94,885 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 85,799 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 78,174 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 78,166 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 67,880 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 54,743 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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W500 CDR is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc 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 W500 CDR, 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 W500 CDR registered?

W500 CDR is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W500 CDR safe to buy?

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