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W953 LDV

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

140,723 mi
Last recorded140,723 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW953 LDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 140,723 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 140,716 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 136,850 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 136,834 miles

Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering column attachment (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 136,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play drop link ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 136,227 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 135,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 134,588 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 133,147 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres very close to drag ling arms

Pass 3 Jun 2016 131,510 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 131,504 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 128,485 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 128,485 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 126,096 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 122,905 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 122,905 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2012 119,639 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 115,613 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 May 2011 115,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 May 2010 111,208 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2010 111,208 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 104,765 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 104,765 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2008 99,937 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 90,780 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 76,982 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2006 76,982 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 LDV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 W953 LDV, 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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W953 LDV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 June 2000.

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