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W544 LUT

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

192,040 mi
Last recorded192,040 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW544 LUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 192,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2025 187,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2024 181,047 miles

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2023 174,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 167,737 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 163,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back half (6.1.1 (a) (i))

both bump stops missing

Fail 18 Jan 2021 163,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back half (6.1.1 (a) (i))

both bump stops missing

Pass 21 Jan 2020 161,113 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 161,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded By ABS pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 153,935 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 153,924 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 149,177 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

rear chassis corroded both sides

Fail 13 Dec 2017 149,167 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 3 stabizing bar bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

rear chassis corroded both sides

Pass 2 Sep 2016 144,696 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

eye level brake light not working

rear axle seals leaking slightly

rear chassis starting too swell between layers

slight corrosion too n/s/f filcth panel

Pass 4 Aug 2015 132,001 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 128,150 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 127,420 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 124,768 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 118,055 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

radiater suport bar bar corroded

rear most seats not fitted in the down possition

sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sills

underside corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2012 118,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

radiater suport bar bar corroded

rear most seats not fitted in the down possition

sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sills

underside corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 114,912 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

brake service

rear trayling arms front bushes are perrished but no play found

ride hight light is on ...

steering boxs damp no leaks found ????

Fail 27 Jun 2011 114,906 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

ride hight light is on ...

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

brake service

rear trayling arms front bushes are perrished but no play found

Pass 12 Jun 2010 111,812 miles

ALL CHASSIS IS CORRODED ADVISE WAX OIL SPRAY

DIESEL AT BOTTOM OF ENGINE O/S/ UNABALE TO SEE ANY LEAKS AT TIME OF MOT DUE TO COVERS ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION

O//S/F WHEEL BEARING SEAL IS INSECURE

OIL LEAK

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

THE FRONT LOWER BUMPER BAR IS CORRODED

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

THE STEERING BOX IS WET WITH OIL NO LEAKS AT TIME OF MOT

Fail 11 Jun 2010 111,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

ALL CHASSIS IS CORRODED ADVISE WAX OIL SPRAY

DIESEL AT BOTTOM OF ENGINE O/S/ UNABALE TO SEE ANY LEAKS AT TIME OF MOT DUE TO COVERS ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION

O//S/F WHEEL BEARING SEAL IS INSECURE

OIL LEAK

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE VERY PITTED AND CORRODED

THE FRONT LOWER BUMPER BAR IS CORRODED

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

THE STEERING BOX IS WET WITH OIL NO LEAKS AT TIME OF MOT

Pass 13 Jun 2009 105,095 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 96,682 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 96,682 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 87,677 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 79,564 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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W544 LUT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 W544 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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W544 LUT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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