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W773 MDK

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,025 mi
Last recorded162,025 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW773 MDK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 162,025 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 161,086 miles

all underbody repairs are very heavily covered in black body sealer

Fail 22 Mar 2025 161,083 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength onder drivers seat body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear chassis rail round fuel filter (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2024 156,458 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front body mounts under front footwell (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 151,553 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 144,286 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 144,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail on inside next to diff stabiliser mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 135,202 miles

parking requirments only just met

Pass 2 Mar 2020 128,404 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 120,410 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 112,220 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 104,370 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2015 97,417 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 88,527 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 80,928 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear chassis generally heavily corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2013 80,860 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear chassis generally heavily corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2012 73,247 miles

centre hi level brale light disconnected

rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2011 67,451 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 58,649 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 58,649 miles

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

offside front tyre has nail in shoulder

Pass 23 Mar 2009 51,043 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 51,043 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 43,501 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 38,895 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 33,974 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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W773 MDK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W773 MDK, 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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W773 MDK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 May 2000.

Is W773 MDK safe to buy?

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