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W659 JPD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

235,976 mi
Last recorded235,976 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW659 JPD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 235,976 miles

oil leak

underside,suspension and some brake components corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2024 229,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f and o/s/f brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess rear suspension pipe has slight leak (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 229,550 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced nr tow bar mount (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering box likely to become detached steering box bolts loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f and o/s/f brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess rear suspension pipe has slight leak (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 224,769 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 224,769 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 224,734 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated axle leaking oil onto brake disc and pads (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps no working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded chassis hole and corroded by tow bar (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 217,684 miles

Offside Rear has oil leak on axle

Pass 30 Nov 2021 209,523 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear rear hub has oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2020 202,354 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 199,736 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 199,736 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 194,834 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 194,708 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 187,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 187,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 181,818 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 172,662 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 172,662 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 159,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 159,419 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 142,567 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 127,841 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 119,206 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 112,292 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 101,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 91,806 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 91,806 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside front fog lamp full of water.

Offside stop bulb incorrect wattage

Pass 21 Feb 2008 82,880 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 82,880 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside stop lamp light output down (Incorrect wattage bulb?)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 72,371 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 62,253 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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W659 JPD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 W659 JPD, 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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W659 JPD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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