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W538 PBN

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,051 mi
Last recorded147,051 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW538 PBN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 147,051 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot has slight grease leak

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres old and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2025 145,213 miles

Offside headlight beam is poor and the reflector is dull

The front support behind the bumper is corroded

nearside and offside chassis at the rear is slightly corroded

Fail 21 May 2025 145,212 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn allowing axle excessive side movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight play in the bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside headlight beam is poor and the reflector is dull

The front support behind the bumper is corroded

nearside and offside chassis at the rear is slightly corroded

Pass 14 May 2024 143,688 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 143,686 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 140,945 miles

Moisture in nearside headlamp

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 140,943 miles

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

Moisture in nearside headlamp

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 138,741 miles

General corrosion / flaking on complete chassis

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 136,232 miles

Corrosion to o/s rear chassis rail near tow bar mounting bracket

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 3 Jun 2020 134,032 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 130,506 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 125,490 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 125,490 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 120,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 120,421 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 116,564 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 111,038 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 105,837 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 99,512 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 96,422 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 92,838 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 83,056 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 83,056 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 73,187 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 64,526 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 64,523 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 58,731 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 51,207 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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W538 PBN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc 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 W538 PBN, 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 W538 PBN registered?

W538 PBN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W538 PBN shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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