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W679 OCD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,350 mi
Last recorded122,350 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW679 OCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 122,350 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 120,259 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under side suspension components corroded.

Fail 16 Jan 2025 120,259 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))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under side suspension components corroded.

Pass 11 Jan 2024 116,680 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 109,623 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 105,874 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 101,572 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 96,637 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 95,308 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 95,308 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 90,480 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion has slight corrosion to all areas of chassis (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 90,439 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure c arm bolt loose (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all areas off chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 85,047 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 85,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear c arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front c arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear c arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front c arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2015 77,127 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 74,632 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall deteriorated

o/s/f tyre side wall deteriorated

o/s/r tyre side wall deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2014 74,632 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/r tyre side wall deteriorated

o/s/f tyre side wall deteriorated

o/s/r tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2013 72,621 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 72,621 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 69,707 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 69,707 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 66,733 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 66,428 miles

osr outer light inop

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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W679 OCD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W679 OCD, 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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What year was W679 OCD registered?

W679 OCD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is W679 OCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W679 OCD shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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