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W773 VBT

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,321 mi
Last recorded126,321 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW773 VBT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 126,321 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general all over extensive corrosion to body/chassis and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 126,321 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general all over extensive corrosion to body/chassis and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 126,308 miles

Nearside Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing,various around abs unit (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing,various holes (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Where floor meets firewall by pedal box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central sill by body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill by body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides heavily scored and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle presented with thick mud underneath

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General all over extensive corrosion to body/chassis and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 123,388 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General all over extensive chassis and body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 123,378 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General all over extensive chassis and body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 121,475 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded full length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full length corroded and holed middle (outside prescribed areas) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general all-over chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 121,471 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded full length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full length corroded and holed middle (outside prescribed areas) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general all-over chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 119,444 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 119,444 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 113,127 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion round fuel tank area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 112,599 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 112,599 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail suspension air pump (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 107,733 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 107,728 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users wheel arch insecure (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control wheel arch insecure (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 101,405 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 101,403 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Watt linkage slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 91,359 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 79,370 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 64,652 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 50,398 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 49,019 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 47,615 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 45,038 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 42,118 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 40,105 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 36,992 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 VBT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc 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 W773 VBT, 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 VBT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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