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W791 TCW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

169,647 mi
Last recorded169,647 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW791 TCW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 169,647 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 165,984 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 165,495 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 164,243 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 160,593 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 153,696 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill at front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

general corrosion of chassis at the rear

Pass 11 Aug 2017 145,238 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 134,908 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 134,908 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion foot step corroded (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion footstep corroded (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion inner arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 130,010 miles

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

engine oil leak

underside corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2015 119,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 114,547 miles

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

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

Oil leak

chassis corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2013 110,278 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 107,311 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 103,340 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 103,340 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 96,996 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 96,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 88,573 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 88,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 81,437 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 77,523 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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W791 TCW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W791 TCW, 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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W791 TCW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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