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W524 EGC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,764 mi
Last recorded118,764 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW524 EGC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 118,764 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 11 Dec 2025 118,764 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 20 May 2022 118,287 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 117,373 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 115,654 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 114,047 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 112,407 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 110,905 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 110,721 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 110,721 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 108,440 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 105,188 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2014 105,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Both sides rear bump stops missing.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipes and fuel filter corroded but not leaking.

Off side rear brake slightly binding.

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2013 101,638 miles

Off side front brake slightly binding.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear brake pads look low.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 95,922 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 88,461 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 88,461 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 82,991 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 78,160 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 70,073 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 62,876 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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W524 EGC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W524 EGC, 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 W524 EGC registered?

W524 EGC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 April 2000.

Is W524 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W524 EGC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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