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W733 CAY

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

225,842 mi
Last recorded225,842 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW733 CAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 225,842 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened both rear bump stops missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

seats removed

Fail 13 Jul 2026 225,839 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened both rear bump stops missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

seats removed

Pass 26 Jun 2025 222,770 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive anti roll system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened both rear bump stops (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 222,767 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive anti roll system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened both rear bump stops (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 219,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive disc back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear bump stops missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2024 219,756 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive disc back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear bump stops missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 219,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded nsf and osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

general chassis corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2023 217,055 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 217,040 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 213,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 213,873 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 208,908 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to nearside chassis rail

Fail 8 Mar 2021 208,882 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to nearside chassis rail

Fail 7 Jan 2021 208,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded body near pedal. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 203,543 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 198,195 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 191,438 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 183,365 miles

fuel pipes corroded

offside front wheel bearing noisey

rear tyres showing signs of deterioration (cracking between tread

Pass 15 Jan 2016 174,612 miles

cracking in tread on both rear tyres

exhaust front flexible worn and loose

fuel pipes corroded

slight play in track rod end offside front (at steering box)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 165,289 miles

A.C.E resivoir empty

Battery not clamped down

Both rear height sensor mounting pivots are split

Both rear most seats folded down at time of mot

Front A.C.E pipes damp

Front discs worn

N/s/f floor heavily corroded and holed not within any persribed areas

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

O/s/f disc lightly corroded

O/s/f door check strap insecure in the 'A' post

O/s/r brake disc back plate heavily corroded and holed

O/s/r chassis corroded and holed within 30cm of a Towbar mounting,but does not effect the strength of the mounting point

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

Slight damage to the n/s/f tyre outer side wall,no cords showing

Fail 13 Jan 2015 165,287 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

A.C.E resivoir empty

A.C.E warning light illuminated indicating a fault

Battery not clamped down

Both rear height sensor mounting pivots are split

Both rear most seats folded down at time of mot

Front A.C.E pipes damp

Front bumper damaged

Front discs worn

N/s/f floor heavily corroded and holed not within any persribed areas

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

O/s/f disc lightly corroded

O/s/f door check strap insecure in the 'A' post

O/s/r brake disc back plate heavily corroded and holed

O/s/r chassis corroded and holed within 30cm of a Towbar mounting,but does not effect the strength of the mounting point

O/s/r tyre pressure low

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

Slight damage to the n/s/f tyre outer side wall,no cords showing

Pass 22 Jul 2010 155,587 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 140,426 miles

starter motor faulty

Fail 3 Jul 2009 140,426 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

starter motor faulty

Pass 10 Jul 2008 129,611 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 129,577 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 120,558 miles

front brake pads worn

Fail 4 Jun 2007 120,558 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 1 Jun 2006 111,061 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 98,061 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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W733 CAY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W733 CAY, 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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W733 CAY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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