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W894 SKE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

155,039 mi
Last recorded155,039 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW894 SKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 155,039 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 149,468 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT WHEEL ARCHES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 144,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 144,855 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached shocker tower (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 139,139 miles

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

Offside Front slight corrosion suspension turret

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 133,796 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 133,791 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both rears (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2018 127,145 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 120,664 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 112,374 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 112,365 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 99,864 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 99,856 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all brake discs, surfaces corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 94,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 94,686 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 87,309 miles

rear chassis rails corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2012 87,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 81,883 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

small chip in front screen

Fail 4 Jan 2011 81,883 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

small chip in front screen

Pass 8 May 2009 80,050 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 80,050 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 78,269 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 78,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 75,821 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 72,623 miles

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

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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W894 SKE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W894 SKE, 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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W894 SKE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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