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W93 MBT

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

139,681 mi
Last recorded139,681 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW93 MBT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 139,681 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive around steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced repaired various point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 139,645 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced repaired various point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 135,827 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 135,794 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel leaking from fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 132,070 miles

chassis coated in oil

Pass 29 Jun 2021 131,895 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily wax oiled not allowing full inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2019 130,535 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2019 130,535 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 127,457 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 127,457 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 123,026 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 115,935 miles

underside corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2016 115,935 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front hub damp

underside corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2015 109,958 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in all areas (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked N/S but not in view (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2015 109,957 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter O/S/R (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in all areas (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked N/S but not in view (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 107,243 miles

Oil leak

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

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

top fuel tank strap broken (tank still secure)

windscreen damaged outside the sweep of wipers

Pass 11 Oct 2013 104,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 104,395 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 100,510 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 100,510 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 96,435 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear discs scored and pitted

Fail 29 Sep 2011 96,435 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear discs scored and pitted

Fail 16 Sep 2010 91,841 miles

FRONT DISCS SCORED

LIGHT CORROSION ON REAR OF CHASSIS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 91,841 miles

FRONT DISCS SCORED

LIGHT CORROSION ON REAR OF CHASSIS

Pass 1 Oct 2009 86,120 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 86,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 78,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2007 72,354 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 72,354 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 63,489 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 63,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 56,530 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 MBT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 MBT, 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 MBT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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