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W771 YEC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

201,826 mi
Last recorded201,826 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW771 YEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 201,826 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 199,891 miles

oil leaks (various)

vehicle presented in heavilly corroded condition

Fail 30 Mar 2022 199,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leaks (various)

vehicle presented in heavilly corroded condition

Pass 21 Jan 2021 195,512 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 193,163 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 193,110 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 190,285 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play On front drag link arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak from ride height ram

oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2018 190,124 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced complete inner sill box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner floor hangers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner floor hangers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Complete sill area box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play On front drag link arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Slight oil leak from ride height ram

oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2017 187,538 miles

both rear tyres have uneven wear

rear discs corroded and worn

spare tyre flat

Fail 22 Dec 2017 187,538 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have uneven wear

rear discs corroded and worn

spare tyre flat

Pass 1 Nov 2016 181,694 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 181,628 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter/housing (7.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 176,437 miles

slight corrosion to both rear chassis rails

Pass 29 Aug 2014 170,165 miles

ACE system has a slight fluid leak offside front.

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 162,627 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

chassic corroison advise

Fail 19 Aug 2013 162,612 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

chassic corroison advise

Fail 5 Jul 2012 154,381 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 154,381 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 144,624 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 134,728 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 133,990 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 133,984 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 124,663 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 116,496 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 107,904 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 98,800 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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W771 YEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W771 YEC, 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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W771 YEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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