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W921 DBW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

202,368 mi
Last recorded202,368 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW921 DBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 202,368 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

body rusty and holed

Pass 15 Apr 2024 182,117 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 172,936 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 163,972 miles

Both side steps corroded

Front radiator support corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

both outer sills corroded

Fail 11 May 2022 163,972 miles

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

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

Both side steps corroded

Front radiator support corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2020 162,553 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 158,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 153,568 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 148,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 142,967 miles

Lower Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened slight leak on unit (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front footwell corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2015 138,134 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened ace (2.4.D.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 133,156 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

exhaust deteriorated.

rear step corroded.

Fail 29 Nov 2013 128,056 miles

CORROSION ON O/S & N/S DOOR STEP

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

REAR DOOR STEP BROKEN

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 128,056 miles

CORROSION ON O/S & N/S DOOR STEP

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

REAR DOOR STEP BROKEN

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 122,230 miles

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

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

Oil leak

SLIGHT NOISE FROM STEERING LOCK TO LOCK

SRS LIGHT ON

Weld repaire to chassis two areas

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 122,001 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

SLIGHT NOISE FROM STEERING LOCK TO LOCK

SRS LIGHT ON

WIELD REPAIR TO CHASSIS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 115,093 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2011 114,991 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2010 105,145 miles

O/S/R & N/S/R BUMP STOPS MISSING

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 105,145 miles

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

O/S/R & N/S/R BUMP STOPS MISSING

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 95,161 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 95,161 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 82,036 miles

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

near side rear tyre sidewall cracking due to age cords not showing

off side rear tyre sidewall starting to crack due to age cords not showing

Pass 28 Nov 2008 82,036 miles

near side rear tyre sidewall cracking due to age cords not showing

off side rear tyre sidewall starting to crack due to age cords not showing

Pass 6 Dec 2007 69,272 miles

slight binding on o/s/f wheel

Pass 18 May 2007 64,784 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 57,848 miles

oil showing at power steering box

both front tyres close to limit

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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W921 DBW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red 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 W921 DBW, 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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W921 DBW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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