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W551 LDY

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,738 mi
Last recorded166,738 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW551 LDY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 166,738 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 166,409 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 166,287 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 165,391 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 164,593 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 162,704 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 160,602 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 160,109 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 159,533 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 157,378 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 153,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 153,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 139,011 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)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Apr 2015 139,011 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 126,352 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear chassis corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2014 126,352 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear chassis corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2013 116,091 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 102,070 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 89,576 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)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 75,580 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s front running light not working

Fail 3 Feb 2010 75,510 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s front running light not working

Pass 3 Feb 2009 63,751 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 50,200 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 50,054 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

off side front tyre sidewall cracked

tc and hill desent light on

Pass 23 Jan 2007 36,146 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 36,142 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 16,906 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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W551 LDY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 W551 LDY, 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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W551 LDY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W551 LDY shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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