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W948 UBM

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,619 mi
Last recorded92,619 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW948 UBM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 92,619 miles

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

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

Offside Front hydraulic pipe heavily corroded

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete chassis has heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 92,484 miles

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

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

Offside anti roll bar hydraulic pipe corroded

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

Fail 12 Oct 2024 92,481 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear mounted on nearside (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside anti roll bar hydraulic pipe corroded with slight leak

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 90,923 miles

Hydraulic stability control unit seeping from a pipe and pipe from unit to o/s/f anti roll bar corroded

Nearside Front inner arch / bulkhead corroded

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 90,923 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Hydraulic stability control unit seeping from a pipe and pipe from unit to o/s/f anti roll bar corroded

Nearside Front inner arch / bulkhead corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2022 90,651 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 90,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

front anti-roll bar (active) hydraulic pipes very Rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2020 88,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside rear chassis. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2019 91,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 88,348 miles

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

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 88,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around tow bar area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 87,511 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 87,511 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 87,212 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside and nearsde (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside and nearside chassis (6.6.6)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 87,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside and nearsde (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside and nearside chassis (6.6.6)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 86,527 miles

child seat fitted (n/s/r)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 85,502 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 84,925 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 84,923 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 83,697 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc/s lipped & uneven wear

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 81,828 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 81,821 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F fog lamp broken

O/S/F lower arm ball joint boot split

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

both front suspension strut bushs dertiorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 24 Aug 2010 76,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 76,864 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 71,833 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 66,598 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 61,243 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 55,780 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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W948 UBM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc 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 W948 UBM, 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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W948 UBM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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