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W552 TKL

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

89,820 mi
Last recorded89,820 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW552 TKL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 89,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (watts linkage) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 2 Dec 2025 89,815 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch x 4 ()

Fail 24 Nov 2025 89,809 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working x 2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch x 4 ()

Pass 23 Feb 2022 86,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 86,362 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 84,666 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak!!

Fail 5 Sep 2019 84,666 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak!!

Pass 6 Sep 2018 81,125 miles

heavily under seal

Fail 6 Sep 2018 81,125 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

heavily under seal

Pass 16 Nov 2017 76,612 miles

under side heavily under sealed

Pass 5 Aug 2016 75,428 miles

3rd row of seats stowed

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front support cross member rusty

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d' bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front wiper arm spring weak

Oil leak ()

nearside rear and offside rear chassis rusty

Fail 21 Jul 2016 75,374 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

3rd row of seats stowed

Front support cross beam rusty

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear chassis rusty

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/ floor area (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front wiper arm spring weak

Offside Rear chassis rusty

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 71,150 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 71,150 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear chassis is very corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 67,158 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front tyres starting to crack

Fail 7 Jul 2014 67,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front tyres starting to crack

Pass 31 Jul 2013 63,600 miles

n/s/r tyre tread is deformed.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 60,197 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 60,197 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 53,950 miles

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

both front strut tops are very rusty

rear of the exhaust is very rusty

rear of the vehicles chassis is very rusty

Fail 26 Jul 2011 53,950 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front strut tops are very rusty

rear of the exhaust is very rusty

rear of the vehicles chassis is very rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2010 49,119 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres are wearing low

both rear bump stops are missing

engine is leaking oil and water

exhasut is quite rusty

rear brake pipes are a little rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2009 43,758 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system is quite rusty

n/s/f tyre is wearing low

vehicles chassis is quite rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2008 38,690 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 33,522 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 30,129 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 29,999 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 29,997 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2006 29,975 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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W552 TKL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 W552 TKL, 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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W552 TKL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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