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W785 HCC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

178,783 mi
Last recorded178,783 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW785 HCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 178,783 miles

ALL WELDING REPAIRS HAVE BEEN PAINTED BLACK

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

UNDER BODY HAS BEEN WAX OILED

Fail 30 Oct 2025 178,750 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sills (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sills (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2024 176,805 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 176,499 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 173,815 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 170,028 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 164,439 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 158,162 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis heavily oiled (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 154,285 miles

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

chassis has been heavily oiled

Pass 17 Jun 2016 145,813 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 136,508 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)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 127,096 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 115,585 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 104,008 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 104,002 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 99,390 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 94,184 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 May 2009 86,203 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 86,192 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 77,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2007 67,846 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 67,479 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 58,585 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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W785 HCC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W785 HCC, 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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W785 HCC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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