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W656 RGH

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

189,274 mi
Last recorded189,274 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW656 RGH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 189,274 miles

All previous welding repairs covered in under-seal

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively disk also appears to have gotten hot, not excessively binding at time of test. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Nearside and Offside (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 189,148 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal not contaminating brake (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 186,490 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting and center (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all weld repairs covered in underseal

Pass 31 Jan 2023 182,474 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 182,463 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and Nearside front and rear body mounting pionts and areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 182,455 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to brake system leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Traing arm bush or pin. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Within 30cm nearside front body mounting (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Within 30cm offside front body mounting (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside centre body mounting corroding

Offside and nearside rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 5 Nov 2020 177,771 miles

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

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

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 4 Nov 2020 177,771 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Oct 2019 172,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside and nearside side steps corroded

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

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 23 Sep 2019 172,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside and nearside side steps corroded

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

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Sep 2018 167,537 miles

Nearside Front Front bumper has damage.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Side light slightly discoloured.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2018 167,451 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Strut turret. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint and boot split. (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Lens broken (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Strut turret. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Out rigger. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 160,388 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 160,380 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 160,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MUNTING (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 153,517 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 153,513 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 144,286 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 144,228 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 137,455 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 137,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Sep 2012 131,502 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 123,431 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 116,687 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 116,673 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 109,142 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 95,021 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 81,220 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 62,804 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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W656 RGH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,487cc diesel 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 W656 RGH, 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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W656 RGH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W656 RGH shows 29 tests with a 58.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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