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W866 DUA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

171,899 mi
Last recorded171,899 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW866 DUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 171,899 miles

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 21 Feb 2025 171,825 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

general age related corrosion

steering box has slight play

Pass 12 Feb 2024 171,626 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion all over

Pass 8 Feb 2023 170,456 miles

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

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

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

front and rear bump stop rubbers missing

Fail 8 Feb 2023 170,456 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 19 Feb 2022 169,765 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 169,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front tyres low

n/s/r tyre cracking

rear brake pads low

Pass 1 Oct 2013 157,947 miles

both rear anti/roll bar links worn

front bumper damaged

fuel pipes corroding

n/s/f hub oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall and in tread

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 4 Oct 2012 142,382 miles

front bumper has accident damage?

n/s rear fog lamp not working

o/s rear chassis showing signs of corrosion near tow bar mount?

Fail 3 Oct 2012 142,380 miles

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

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

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

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

front bumper has accident damage?

n/s rear fog lamp not working

o/s rear chassis showing signs of corrosion near tow bar mount?

Pass 4 May 2011 125,532 miles

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

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

accident damage to nearside of front bumper

Pass 28 May 2010 115,537 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 114,914 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

chassis showing signs of corrosion

coolant level low

front ace pipes showing signs of corrosion

n/s fog lamp inoperative

n/s track rod end gatior split

o/s and n/s side steps corroded

o/s front tyre inner and outer edges worn

power steering fluid on minimum mark

slight damage to n/s front corner of bumper

Pass 5 May 2009 107,161 miles

centre of n/s/f tyre low on tread

front ace pipes corroded also side steps

n/s/r track rod end gaiter split

Fail 5 May 2009 107,161 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

centre of n/s/f tyre low on tread

front ace pipes corroded also side steps

n/s/r track rod end gaiter split

Pass 6 May 2008 101,534 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 88,413 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 76,628 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2005 63,693 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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W866 DUA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W866 DUA, 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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W866 DUA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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