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W5 BCJ

2020 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

53,026 mi
Last recorded53,026 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Land Rover Discovery40,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 BCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2020
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 53,026 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2026 101,829 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 48,663 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 96,045 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 44,376 miles

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Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 90,746 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 90,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 33,908 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 83,698 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 83,695 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 76,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 69,842 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 65,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 58,337 miles

Offside Lower running board corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2018 44,674 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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W5 BCJ is a 2020 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2020 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 40,506 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 W5 BCJ, 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 6 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W5 BCJ registered?

W5 BCJ is a 2020 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 September 2020.

Is W5 BCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W5 BCJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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