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W523 LUT

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

197,626 mi
Last recorded197,626 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW523 LUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 197,626 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 197,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under brake servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front low coolant

Front under radiator support beam very badly corroded

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 2 out of 3 body mounting badly corroded, advise repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security hole into cab and engine bay (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch badly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting badly corroded, advise repair in front of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear corrosion on body

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 3 out of 3 body mounting badly corroded, advise repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting badly corroded, advise repair in front of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside outer sill very badly corroded

Rear wiper blade

Pass 1 Aug 2023 189,303 miles

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

Front lower radiator support badly corroded

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive would advise getting this done. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear number plate lamps dim

Pass 27 Jul 2022 183,821 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front crossmember badly corroded, advise replacing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play advise changing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component possible leak around steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear body sill corroded

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 183,725 miles

Fuel system component leaking on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 178,137 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 178,134 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 178,130 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension pipe leaking anti roll barvalve (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake disc corroded.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear bump stops missing.

Pass 20 Nov 2019 173,667 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 173,578 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 170,079 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

ace pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2019 170,026 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

ace pipes corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2018 163,613 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 154,352 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 154,301 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Drop arm loose (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Both rear bum stops missing

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 144,676 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' a few fine marks (8.3.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear chassis legs starting to buldge and corrode (6.1.A.1)

all brake lines coated in wax oil and difficult to assertain true condtion

Fail 7 Apr 2016 144,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' a few fine marks (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 255/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear chassis legs starting to buldge and corrode (6.1.A.1)

all brake lines coated in wax oil and difficult to assertain true condtion

Pass 7 Apr 2015 130,607 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chassis has surface corrosion

fuel filter is damp

Pass 7 Apr 2014 119,698 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 109,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 109,722 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 103,117 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs are pitted and scored

Pass 18 Apr 2011 95,779 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 95,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 95,378 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 88,036 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 16 Dec 2009 88,036 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2008 83,616 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 68,137 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 68,137 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 64,424 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 63,736 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 58,550 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 58,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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W523 LUT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W523 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.

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W523 LUT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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