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W738 TAW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

229,815 mi
Last recorded229,815 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW738 TAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2026 229,815 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected inside by back seats and floor well (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached loose (fell out) and wire loose (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light discoloured (4.5.4 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring missing both rears (5.3.1 (c) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground by gearbox (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts insecure on coolant bottle (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and inner tread worn (needs attention) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in poor condition (needs attention) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn steering damper and cover deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and inner tread worn (265/65x16) needs attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in poor condition (needs attention) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front bumper and front fog lights missing

front number plate and front grill not secured properly

nearside front door lock defective

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 7 Jan 2025 226,416 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured by brake servo (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image not very good (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (needs attention) 255/65x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn steering damper and cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both discolouring (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

front bumper and front fog lights missing

front number plate and front grill not secured properly

surface corrosion underneath

Fail 6 Jan 2025 226,416 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure wheel loose (6.1.5 (a))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured by brake servo (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image not very good (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (needs attention) 255/65x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn steering damper and cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both discolouring (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

front bumper and front fog lights missing

front number plate and front grill not secured properly

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 15 Dec 2023 216,443 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 203,911 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 188,019 miles

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

Offside Front side light dim

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 174,180 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 174,094 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn axel stabilizer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 163,791 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 163,785 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 156,424 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 156,420 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 152,809 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 152,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant level low.

corrosion appearing to underside

n/s mirror missing

Fail 7 Mar 2015 152,773 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 139,630 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 139,622 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 119,886 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 119,444 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/rear brake binding.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 108,237 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 108,124 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 99,747 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 99,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 90,797 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 90,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 84,513 miles

nearside front indicator lence cracked

Fail 11 Nov 2008 84,513 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

nearside front indicator lence cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2007 81,925 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 81,925 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 75,277 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 75,277 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 66,392 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 66,392 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

smoke test near limits 2.85 after road test

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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W738 TAW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W738 TAW, 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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W738 TAW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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