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W801 OSM

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

218,429 mi
Last recorded218,429 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW801 OSM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 218,429 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 201,083 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 187,210 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 175,218 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 164,585 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 156,604 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 150,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 143,065 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end has slight play in ball joint

Fail 19 May 2018 143,065 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up the screenwash fluid with some water and still didnt work (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end has slight play in ball joint

Pass 26 May 2017 138,275 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 134,694 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 134,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 130,918 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 May 2014 109,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 May 2013 105,546 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 102,059 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 98,167 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 92,911 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 86,495 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)

Pass 24 May 2008 80,056 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 80,043 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 15,072 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2006 70,885 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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W801 OSM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 2,487cc 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 W801 OSM, 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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W801 OSM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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