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W543 LRP

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

157,694 mi
Last recorded157,694 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW543 LRP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 157,694 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2025 157,694 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 154,003 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 150,998 miles

All body mounts slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Bulk head corroded

Nearside Front Seat mounting point slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Overall chassis corroded but not weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 150,968 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rearmost steering linkage track rod. causing excessive play detected at offside wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

All body mounts slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Bulk head corroded

Nearside Front Seat mounting point slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Overall chassis corroded but not weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 146,834 miles

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

Nearside Front body mounting corroded at rear of front subframe- underside

Nearside Front foremost body mounting corroded in engine bay

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg close to excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion to chassis

nearside and offside front wipers smearing

Fail 1 Sep 2022 146,796 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded engine bay internally below servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front body mounting corroded at rear of front subframe- underside

Nearside Front foremost body mounting corroded in engine bay

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg close to excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion to chassis

nearside and offside front wipers smearing

Pass 10 Sep 2021 143,409 miles

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

Multiple coolant leaks

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 143,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low cannot adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt foremost (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low cannot adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Multiple coolant leaks

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dry and seizing

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 141,232 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 141,176 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front steering rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill / inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 138,324 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake bind

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear number plate light dim

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

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

corrosion to chassis

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2018 134,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower shock absorber bush play

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Offside Front Lower shock absorber bush play

corrosion to chassis front to rear

Fail 30 Aug 2018 134,586 miles

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg more than 1 place (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Lower shock absorber bush play

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Offside Front Lower shock absorber bush play

corrosion to chassis front to rear

Pass 22 Sep 2017 131,790 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint at axle fixing point (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting Tow bar ball not fitted at time of test (6.6.6)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 131,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Hockey stick rear mounting point holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint at axle fixing point (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting Tow bar ball not fitted at time of test (6.6.6)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 129,537 miles

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint axle tie assembly joint/bush worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Orange marker light not working

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front and rear sections (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt catch mechanism exposed (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 129,537 miles

Fuel system component leaking back of engine, upper (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint axle tie assembly joint/bush worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Orange marker light not working

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front and rear sections (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt catch mechanism exposed (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 127,789 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 126,826 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 126,826 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 125,074 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2012 123,607 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 123,607 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 122,880 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 23 May 2011 116,359 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 106,329 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 94,293 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 84,711 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 84,689 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2007 78,165 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 78,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2006 66,298 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 66,219 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

stone chips front screen

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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W543 LRP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,487cc 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 W543 LRP, 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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W543 LRP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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