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W838 TBM

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

153,091 mi
Last recorded153,091 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW838 TBM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 153,091 miles

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 152,645 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row both missing ()

Pass 9 Oct 2023 148,693 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front anti roll bar fouling on body

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under carriage heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Oct 2023 148,687 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to back box missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose excessively chafed n/s o/s cable tied and rubbing against spring (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition silencer missing (8.1.1 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front anti roll bar fouling on body

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

power steering reservoir below minimum

under carriage heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Mar 2022 144,217 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 133,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 122,797 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 122,797 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 122,780 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 120,130 miles

General corrosion on complete chassis

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear chassis outer skin excessively corroded but inner skin structure still solid

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

Radiator lower mounting excessively corroded but still adequately supported

Fail 31 Jan 2019 120,128 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

General corrosion on complete chassis

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear chassis outer skin excessively corroded but inner skin structure still solid

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

Radiator lower mounting excessively corroded but still adequately supported

Pass 2 Feb 2018 117,098 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 117,098 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg holed (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 110,911 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 110,911 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 101,959 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 101,957 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped both front to rear (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2015 93,091 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 87,413 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 81,747 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 73,246 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 68,618 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 63,333 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 59,375 miles

front discs in poor condition

oil leak on engine

Pass 22 Feb 2008 54,522 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 49,358 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 46,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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W838 TBM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W838 TBM, 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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W838 TBM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 March 2000.

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