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W81 BUB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,872 mi
Last recorded169,872 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW81 BUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 169,872 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 167,724 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 165,678 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 160,959 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 157,025 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 156,991 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 152,201 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 150,813 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 148,971 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 147,082 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 142,676 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 137,898 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 131,996 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 131,993 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2013 125,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 117,879 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 117,876 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 112,343 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 112,206 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 104,171 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 104,171 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2007 94,207 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 85,039 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 84,959 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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W81 BUB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W81 BUB, 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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W81 BUB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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