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W788 SCE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

105,246 mi
Last recorded105,246 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW788 SCE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 105,246 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 104,179 miles

general corrosion appearing under vehicle.

Pass 14 Jun 2024 103,526 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 102,073 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 101,036 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 100,622 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 160,056 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 98,700 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 97,871 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 96,924 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 95,878 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 94,220 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 92,662 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 91,136 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 89,061 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 87,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 86,452 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 86,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 84,946 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 81,557 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 78,362 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 73,482 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 68,551 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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W788 SCE 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 95.7%.

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 W788 SCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W788 SCE registered?

W788 SCE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W788 SCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W788 SCE shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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