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W953 FRN

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,462 mi
Last recorded202,462 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW953 FRN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 202,462 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 199,886 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 196,052 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 191,317 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 186,330 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 185,648 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 185,647 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 183,642 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 183,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 179,197 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 177,407 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 176,329 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 176,329 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Air suspension bellows modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 27 May 2015 175,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 175,049 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 173,614 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 172,532 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 172,532 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 161,576 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 149,223 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 137,879 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 124,427 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 111,871 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 100,650 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 83,343 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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W953 FRN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W953 FRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W953 FRN registered?

W953 FRN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W953 FRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W953 FRN shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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