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W963 UMJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

207,296 mi
Last recorded207,296 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW963 UMJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 207,296 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 200,853 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 197,982 miles

Offside 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 surface corrosion on rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 196,158 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around shock absorber upper mounting and body mounting point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around shock absorber upper mounting & body mounting point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 188,263 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower ball joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged. PAS box damp. n/s/f fog lamp cracked. slight play in handbrake leaver. Corrosion front cross memeber, n/s/r chassis near panard rod, o/s/r spring mount.

Pass 10 Jul 2020 178,063 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s/r n/s/f o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear chassis both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 178,063 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s/r n/s/f o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear chassis both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 167,709 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 161,007 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 160,990 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 4.21 (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing and upper floor pan to bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

corrosion to nearside front inner wing/upper floor pan

Pass 26 Jul 2016 159,446 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 156,314 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 149,075 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 142,116 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 135,086 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 128,110 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 119,823 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 111,807 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 102,112 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 93,720 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 85,723 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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W963 UMJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W963 UMJ, 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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What year was W963 UMJ registered?

W963 UMJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 July 2000.

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