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W93 COA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

174,220 mi
Last recorded174,220 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW93 COA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2025 174,220 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to excessive corrosion and movement on rear axle mounting (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished through cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front corrosion inner wheel arch

Nearside bulk head corroded

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))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear front and rear body mountings corroded

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

Rear bumper damaged

Rear chassis corroded

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 172,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test second row ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 172,365 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test second row ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 170,248 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper blade missing

Fail 12 Jan 2023 170,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. rear seat (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. rear seat (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) missing brake pad broken up (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front wiper arm siezed

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper blade missing

Pass 31 Jan 2022 168,799 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroding

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside suspension pipe repair joint has slight seepage

Other areas of vehicle chassis corroded, outriggers, etc. Not excessive at time of test

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 168,742 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively suspension levelling system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

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

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 Front fog light inoperative

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroding

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Other areas of vehicle chassis corroded, outriggers, etc. Not excessive at time of test

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 166,551 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 166,540 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 164,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 164,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 161,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre damaged on side wall

Fail 1 Nov 2018 161,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre damaged on side wall

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 157,836 miles

Front Oil leak ()

rear chassis corroded but not to excess

rear shock upper mounts corroded but not to excess

Fail 19 Oct 2017 157,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear active ram leaking on rear suspension

rear chassis corroded but not to excess

rear shock upper mounts corroded but not to excess

Pass 18 Oct 2016 154,577 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall worn

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing rear attachments as seats not secured in down position ()

diesel filter wet but does not appear to be leaking

vehicle chassis rusty but not to excess

Fail 12 Oct 2016 154,514 miles

Centre Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross bar (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall worn

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing rear attachments as seats not secured in down position ()

diesel filter wet but does not appear to be leaking

vehicle chassis rusty but not to excess

Pass 9 Nov 2015 151,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pads getting low

Rear number plate deteriating

Rear seat belts not checked, cant get access

chassis corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2015 151,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pads getting low

Rear number plate deteriating

Rear seat belts not checked, cant get access

chassis corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2014 147,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

very rusty around tow bar and surrounding area

Fail 17 Oct 2014 147,744 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

very rusty around tow bar and surrounding area

Fail 16 Jul 2013 142,414 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 142,414 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)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 136,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 136,124 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 127,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

active cornering rear cylinder damp with fluid

active cornering suspension pipes damp offside front

Pass 2 Aug 2010 120,282 miles

n/s rear tyre just [ 2mm ] on tread and n/s front

Pass 10 Jul 2009 114,583 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 114,583 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 106,651 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 23 Apr 2007 95,621 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 85,400 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 85,400 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 75,105 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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W93 COA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 W93 COA, 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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W93 COA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 April 2000.

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