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W793 YBD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,884 mi
Last recorded87,884 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW793 YBD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 87,884 miles

Front diff has slight oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2024 87,188 miles

Front diff has slight oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2023 86,301 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 86,301 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 85,218 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 84,487 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 83,256 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 81,989 miles

diffs leaking

Pass 17 Aug 2018 79,714 miles

Exhaust and flanges corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside heavily undersealed

Fail 17 Aug 2018 79,714 miles

Exhaust and flanges corroded

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Aug 2017 76,670 miles

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

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Sep 2016 74,789 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 74,789 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 73,137 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 66,945 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 59,944 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 53,367 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 50,250 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 44,350 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 44,350 miles

rear brake discs pitted/corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2010 42,444 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 42,444 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 42,437 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 40,941 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 37,960 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 22 Feb 2007 35,061 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 35,061 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 32,287 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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W793 YBD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W793 YBD, 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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W793 YBD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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