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W735 MCN

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

108,647 mi
Last recorded108,647 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW735 MCN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 108,647 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

O/s rear inner sill at the rear very corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear bump stops missing

Under n/s front arch very corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2025 108,631 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system pipe to flex (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

O/s rear inner sill at the rear very corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear bump stops missing

Under n/s front arch very corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2024 108,175 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under n/s front wheel arch corroded but not 30cm from a structural area

Fail 10 Feb 2024 108,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear bump stops missing

Both side steps corroded

Coil spring corroded ALL COIL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 106,612 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corroded under n/s front wheel arch

very very rusty under vehicle

Pass 9 Feb 2022 104,867 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

running boards corroded

very very rusty under vehicle

Fail 31 Jan 2022 104,842 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s rear chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment n/s front (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

running boards corroded

very very rusty under vehicle

Pass 9 Feb 2021 101,825 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

chassis rusty

running boards corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2021 101,825 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

chassis rusty

running boards corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2020 99,235 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

o/s rear chassi very corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2020 99,210 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

o/s rear chassi very corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2019 97,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

chassis very rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2018 95,434 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

rusty under vehicle

Pass 3 Feb 2017 94,077 miles

rusty under vehicle

Fail 2 Feb 2017 94,076 miles

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

rusty under vehicle

Pass 4 Feb 2016 93,862 miles

all coil springs corroded

chassi very rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2014 93,033 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel filter rusty

Fail 9 Dec 2014 93,033 miles

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

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

Oil leak

fuel filter rusty

Pass 10 May 2013 90,920 miles

Oil leak

fuel filter corroded

suspention pipes corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 89,333 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

front member under radiator corroded

offside rear chassis corroded

Fail 24 May 2012 89,333 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

front member under radiator corroded

offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2011 83,462 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 74,654 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 74,654 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2010 72,918 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 68,471 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 65,025 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 60,606 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 55,477 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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W735 MCN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 W735 MCN, 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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W735 MCN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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