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W865 AFC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

297,967 mi
Last recorded297,967 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW865 AFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 297,967 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2025 292,540 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 286,207 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 271,159 miles

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))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 271,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 267,081 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 264,682 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 259,013 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 249,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded near to ABS pump

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component suspect slight leak from power steering box area (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 249,333 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded near to ABS pump

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component suspect slight leak from power steering box area (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 241,678 miles

Front bumper support bar heavily corroded with minor hole

corrosion to exhaust flange

Pass 19 Feb 2016 236,725 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 230,193 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 220,765 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 209,695 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 200,559 miles

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

offside front active cornering damper has slight misting of oil

Fail 22 Mar 2012 200,559 miles

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

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

offside front active cornering damper has slight misting of oil

Fail 11 Apr 2011 190,325 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 190,325 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 174,909 miles

rear chassis surface corroison

Pass 6 Apr 2009 157,689 miles

rear chassis surface rust

Pass 17 Apr 2008 142,180 miles

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

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

surface rust to chassis

Pass 17 Apr 2007 125,236 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 125,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 104,298 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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W865 AFC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W865 AFC, 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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W865 AFC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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