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W559 LCF

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,839 mi
Last recorded175,839 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW559 LCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 175,839 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear hub oil leak but not excessive

Pass 25 Oct 2024 162,799 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 162,797 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 154,281 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 151,507 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 151,494 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 144,830 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 136,334 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 132,266 miles

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

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 24 Jul 2018 132,139 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

underside of vehicle freshly undersealed

Fail 1 Jun 2018 132,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch corroded to with-in 300mm of ABS pump mountings (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis corroded to with-in 300mm of tow bar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front bumper cross member corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear chassis corroded near tow bar mounting

chassis very corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 130,718 miles

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

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

front bumper support bar corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2016 128,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

front cross member corroded

Fail 31 May 2016 128,801 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link rod (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

front cross member corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2015 126,741 miles

front cross member corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2015 126,739 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front cross member corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2014 119,922 miles

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

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2014 119,922 miles

front cross member corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 117,055 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 May 2013 116,955 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 May 2012 113,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 May 2011 110,772 miles

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

Offside headlight filling with water.

Oil leak

offside rear chassis corroded

Fail 16 May 2011 110,769 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 24 May 2010 105,804 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 102,147 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

corrosion forming on underside surfaces and structure

Pass 21 Aug 2008 98,942 miles

n/s/f side light bulb holder broken

Pass 8 Aug 2007 93,780 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 88,881 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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W559 LCF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W559 LCF, 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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W559 LCF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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