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W742 MAE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,829 mi
Last recorded126,829 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW742 MAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 126,829 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 125,734 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 124,683 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 121,679 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 117,869 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 112,720 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 110,354 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play At end of steering box drop arm . (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 108,037 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 107,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis rail. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All Pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 103,742 miles

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

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

Front slam panel corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 16 May 2018 103,742 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres cracked and perished

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

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

Front slam panel corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 99,487 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top an bottom ball joints have slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear diesel filter has a misting of diesel around body of filter an brain plug

coolant level below minimum

slight free play in steering wheel to steering box

Pass 6 May 2016 94,604 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant leak from radiator

front lower bumper support holed an corroded

gearbox mount has loose metal guard that's loose / rattling

oil leak on o/s front corner

Fail 6 May 2016 94,604 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant level low

diesel filter is misted over

gearbox mount has loose metal guard that's loose / rattling

oil leak on o/s front corner

Pass 6 May 2015 88,169 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 9 May 2014 82,942 miles

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

Radiator support corroded

Fail 9 May 2014 82,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Radiator support corroded

Fail 4 May 2013 77,259 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 May 2013 77,259 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 73,655 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 68,356 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 68,356 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2010 62,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight leak from power steering box

slight movement in drop arm ball joint

Pass 6 May 2009 56,939 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 53,295 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 45,286 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 36,762 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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W742 MAE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W742 MAE, 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 W742 MAE registered?

W742 MAE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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