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W787 DJO

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

155,715 mi
Last recorded155,715 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW787 DJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 155,715 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 145,907 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 146,906 miles

Chassis is very rusty but still secure

Pass 24 Nov 2020 141,963 miles

Chassis is in poor condition

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 141,963 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear uv joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Chassis is in poor condition

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 135,531 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 135,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported under bonnet (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 129,171 miles

Nearside Front slight damage

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake dust cover missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

full chassis has signs of corrosion

hill decent light on dash

Fail 28 Dec 2017 129,171 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake dust cover missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

full chassis has signs of corrosion

hill decent light on dash

traction control light on dash

Fail 15 Dec 2017 129,164 miles

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

Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fuel system component leaking at filter (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake dust cover missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

full chassis has signs of corrosion

hill decent light on dash

traction control light on dash

Pass 29 Nov 2016 124,509 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 123,511 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 117,020 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 117,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 113,948 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 109,772 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 105,553 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 105,553 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 96,711 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 96,711 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 88,396 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 80,151 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 80,151 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 71,455 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 64,153 miles

Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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W787 DJO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 W787 DJO, 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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W787 DJO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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