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W905 LBC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

208,671 mi
Last recorded208,671 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW905 LBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 208,671 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in window (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 198,556 miles

Front prop rear uj slightly worn

Nearside and offside front and rear chassis slightly corroded

Nearside and offside front inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Nearside and offside inner and outer sills slightly corroded

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 198,532 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front prop rear uj slightly worn

Nearside and offside front and rear chassis slightly corroded

Nearside and offside front inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Nearside and offside inner and outer sills slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 187,008 miles

Nearside and offside front and rear chassis slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 186,829 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside front and rear chassis slightly corroded

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 179,615 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper arm worn

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

heavy surface corrosion on underside

Fail 23 Feb 2023 179,534 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis x2 areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bump stop area x2 areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front wiper arm worn

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

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

heavy surface corrosion on underside

Pass 1 Mar 2022 176,289 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 176,289 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 173,055 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 173,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 168,616 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 168,861 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 168,533 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded ABS unit (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Brake servo area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 162,542 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 156,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 150,241 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 143,667 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 138,011 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 132,429 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 127,747 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 196,053 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 115,884 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 109,511 miles

rear suspension air system slow to operate but still operational recomend further investigation

Fail 29 Jun 2009 109,495 miles

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

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

rear suspension air system slow to operate but still operational recomend further investigation

Pass 11 Jun 2008 104,103 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 97,327 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 90,560 miles

N/S/R tyre has a cut in the tread area not deep enough to reach the cords.

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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W905 LBC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W905 LBC, 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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W905 LBC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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