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W59 PLC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,932 mi
Last recorded123,932 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW59 PLC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 123,932 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play bothside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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Pass 22 Nov 2024 122,531 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 121,167 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 120,363 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 120,360 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (holed and corroded) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (outrigger holed and corroded) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (linkage has slight play) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper (wheel arch holed and corroded)

Offside Front Upper (wheel arch holed and corroded)

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 116,407 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 113,578 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 108,929 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion body mount at front of floor pan (6.1.B.2)

nearside front hub seal slight leak

Fail 3 Oct 2017 108,929 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount at front of floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/rear of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer face of chassis x2 areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Body has slight corrosion body mount at front of floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 105,375 miles

coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 105,374 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 100,403 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 94,398 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 94,938 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 92,778 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 91,583 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 89,905 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 88,979 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 85,067 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 81,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 75,877 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 71,229 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 69,794 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 96,493 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 60,893 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 60,892 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight 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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W59 PLC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W59 PLC, 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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W59 PLC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 April 2000.

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