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W527 CJW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 6200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

186,191 mi
Last recorded186,191 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW527 CJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 186,191 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 186,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Fuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring and shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 184,937 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs slightly worn all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2016 184,131 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 184,130 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2nd from rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 17 May 2015 180,121 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

N/S front headlamp adjuster partially seized.

O/S rear bump stop missing

Oil leak

Some corrosion presnt on chassis rails

Pass 8 May 2014 170,392 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 152,985 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 134,520 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 127,241 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 112,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 112,903 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 101,464 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 89,230 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 77,115 miles

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

Offside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside and off side front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Apr 2006 63,216 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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W527 CJW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 6,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W527 CJW, 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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W527 CJW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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