CarVerify

Free Car Check

W973 UBM

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2492cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

175,016 mi
Last recorded175,016 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW973 UBM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 175,016 miles

Both side steps corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 172,922 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 171,610 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 171,610 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 168,982 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 165,592 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 165,592 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 161,252 miles

both sides rear inner wheel arches corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 1 Apr 2021 161,252 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both sides rear inner wheel arches corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 23 Mar 2020 155,955 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 155,953 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 149,995 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play front / front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre is cracking

Pass 5 Apr 2018 144,210 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 136,283 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 136,283 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 132,696 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 132,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 129,235 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 124,372 miles

chip in the windscreen

windscreen is cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2013 118,704 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 118,700 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 111,270 miles

chips in the windscreen

Pass 25 Mar 2011 98,520 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

chip in the windscreen

n/s/r tyre has cuts in the tread

o/s/f tyre has a nail in it & deep cuts

Pass 25 Mar 2010 82,181 miles

chip in the windscreen

n/s/r tyre is becomeing out of shape

o/s/r tyre has deep cuts in the tread cordes may be showing

Fail 23 Mar 2010 82,181 miles

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

chip in the windscreen

n/s/r tyre is becomeing out of shape

o/s/r tyre has deep cuts in the tread cordes may be showing

Pass 25 Mar 2009 62,689 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 62,687 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 48,586 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 48,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

chip in a zone

n/s/f/ tyre is cracking & deep cuts in the tread

o/s/f/ tyre is worn on inner edge & cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2007 33,561 miles

Stone chipped windscreen just outside "a" zone .

Pass 7 Mar 2006 24,641 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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W973 UBM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 W973 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W973 UBM?

You can check the full history of W973 UBM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W973 UBM registered?

W973 UBM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W973 UBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W973 UBM shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W973 UBM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W973 UBM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.