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W653 GEC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,047 mi
Last recorded153,047 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW653 GEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 153,047 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Parking Brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 153,040 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Parking Brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 141,540 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 133,524 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 127,705 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 120,873 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 117,626 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 116,904 miles

corrosion to vehicle

Fail 14 May 2019 116,904 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached nearside rear chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to vehicle

Pass 2 May 2018 103,691 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 103,691 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 100,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak rear of engine ()

Oil leak slight leak from gearbox ()

Oil leak slight leak from steering box ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 100,675 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak rear of engine ()

Oil leak slight leak from gearbox ()

Oil leak slight leak from steering box ()

Pass 6 May 2016 94,799 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 94,775 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 89,275 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 89,275 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 84,351 miles

slight dampness on steering box

Pass 23 Apr 2013 76,421 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 3 May 2012 70,614 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 62,074 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 62,074 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 53,404 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 46,273 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Apr 2009 46,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Apr 2008 37,767 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 May 2007 28,312 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 May 2006 18,697 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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W653 GEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc 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 W653 GEC, 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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W653 GEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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