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W942 MFB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

150,175 mi
Last recorded150,175 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW942 MFB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 150,175 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 142,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2023 136,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis showing heavy signs of all over corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 132,167 miles

chassis starting to corrode

oil leak gearbox

Pass 18 Aug 2021 126,859 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 126,840 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 121,212 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 115,328 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 114,999 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 109,044 miles

front radiator support member corroded

nearside rear chassis rusty

offside outer sill corroded

rear brake discs slightly pitted on outer faces

side steps corroded

steering box damp

Fail 23 Aug 2018 109,044 miles

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

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

front radiator support member corroded

nearside rear chassis rusty

offside outer sill corroded

rear brake discs slightly pitted on outer faces

side steps corroded

slight oil leak

steering box damp

Pass 17 Aug 2017 102,836 miles

nearside rear chassis rail starting to corrode

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in nearside track rod end

slight wear in nearside front anti roll bar D bush

Pass 19 Aug 2016 97,252 miles

slight corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 2 Sep 2015 92,568 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2015 92,500 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside at steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 87,723 miles

rear discs becoming corroded & pads becoming worn

side trims preventing full inspection

Fail 28 Aug 2014 87,723 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear discs becoming corroded & pads becoming worn

side trims preventing full inspection

Pass 2 Sep 2013 82,452 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 82,452 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 78,192 miles

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrde

Pass 1 Sep 2011 72,714 miles

offside front & offside rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 25 Aug 2011 72,628 miles

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

offside front & offside rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

offside front tyre border line

Pass 25 Aug 2010 63,895 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 58,225 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 52,417 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 46,112 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 37,721 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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W942 MFB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 W942 MFB, 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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W942 MFB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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