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W818 YAN

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,392 mi
Last recorded163,392 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW818 YAN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 163,392 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 159,884 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2024 159,884 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 157,131 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 153,118 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 152,522 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 146,301 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 146,301 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 138,668 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 138,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking Near Chassis,running down inner edge (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 130,129 miles

Windscreen has a large crack behind rear view mirror,large stonechip outside swept area upper nearside of screen.

Fail 8 Feb 2018 130,129 miles

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

Windscreen has a large crack behind rear view mirror,large stonechip outside swept area upper nearside of screen.

Pass 13 Feb 2017 122,682 miles

Cracks to windscreen,hidden by rear view mirror

Pass 21 Mar 2016 115,419 miles

Near side rear seat has been removed

Windscreen has slight damage behind mirror

Fail 25 Feb 2016 115,351 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at hose and above o/s/r chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r outer seat belt not tested

n/s/r outer seat not fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 110,500 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 30 Jan 2014 105,484 miles

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

N/S/R seat belt not tested as seat not fitted

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

front bumper lower support corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 101,496 miles

Damage to screen outside swept area

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Feb 2013 101,496 miles

Damage to screen outside swept area

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Feb 2012 96,015 miles

all chassis corroded

can not see all brake

Fail 15 Feb 2011 93,095 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 93,095 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 89,689 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2009 84,456 miles

front no plate slightly faded

n/s/r seat belt not tested as catch fitted to seat which has been removed

n/s/r seat not fitted

repair tape on n/s/r lower light lens

Pass 19 Feb 2008 78,976 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 71,716 miles

o/s & n/s rear bump stops missing

Fail 14 Feb 2007 71,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

o/s and n/s rear bump stops missing

Pass 23 Feb 2006 63,290 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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W818 YAN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W818 YAN, 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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What year was W818 YAN registered?

W818 YAN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W818 YAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W818 YAN shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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