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W718 HSM

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

184,379 mi
Last recorded184,379 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW718 HSM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 184,379 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 183,111 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 180,285 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 173,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in the door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 13 Apr 2022 168,096 miles

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced and rear (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 166,607 miles

No rear seats fitted.

Fail 19 Mar 2021 166,607 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Main chassis leg. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

No rear seats fitted.

Pass 16 Jan 2020 165,641 miles

Central Rear Upper brake light inop

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front axle bump stop missing

Nearside Front damp in light unit

Nearside Front tyre low on pressure

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 off (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear axle bump stop missing

Offside Rear axle bump stop missing

Offside Rear slight damage to wing

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear windows tinted

slight corrosion on chassis / x members

under seal on all brake pipes

Fail 8 Jan 2020 165,601 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre low on pressure

Nearside Front damp in light unit

Central Rear Upper brake light inop

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front axle bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 off (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear axle bump stop missing

Offside Rear axle bump stop missing

Offside Rear slight damage to wing

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear windows tinted

slight corrosion on chassis / x members

under seal on all brake pipes

Pass 9 Jan 2019 163,081 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front rad mount ing corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front axle bump stop missing

Nearside Front damp in head light assy

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both rear axle bump stops missing

under seal on all brake pipes

Pass 21 Nov 2017 158,191 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 158,165 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and body mount hanger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under bonnet (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion side step insecure (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and body hanger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings silland inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion under bonnet (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 250,774 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis sill (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis sill (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 250,690 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead and inner wing (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis sill (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis sill (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 152,639 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 152,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 148,869 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 148,869 miles

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 143,505 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 137,978 miles

O/S/F spotlight inop.

Oil leak

Rubber covers missing of N/S/F Brake caliper sliders

Fail 26 Sep 2012 137,969 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

O/S/F spotlight inop.

Oil leak

Rubber covers missing of N/S/F Brake caliper sliders

Pass 30 Sep 2011 132,297 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 130,509 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brakes slow to release o/s rear trailing arm front bush starting to separate

Pass 2 Jul 2010 122,133 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 111,863 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 102,946 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 102,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 96,972 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 89,557 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 76,509 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 76,509 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W718 HSM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc 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 W718 HSM, 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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W718 HSM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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