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W974 SBR

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

183,487 mi
Last recorded183,487 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW974 SBR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 183,487 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 182,311 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 180,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 178,147 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 176,114 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 173,905 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 164,632 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 161,398 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 151,162 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 141,617 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 141,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

power steering noisy in operation

Pass 26 Mar 2012 133,874 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside dipped beam has a slightly reduced light output

nearside front outer constant veloicity joint gaiter slightly insecure (preventing the ingress of dirt)

nearside headlamp aim at highest level allowed

steering box misted with oil

Fail 24 Mar 2012 133,863 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

light surface corrosion present on nearside rear brake disc (brake pad appears not to be making full contact with braking face of disc)

nearside dipped beam has a slightly reduced light output

nearside front outer constant veloicity joint gaiter slightly insecure (preventing the ingress of dirt)

nearside headlamp aim at highest level allowed

steering box misted with oil

Pass 24 Mar 2011 126,890 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 126,794 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 119,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2009 111,210 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 111,200 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 103,569 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 103,545 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 93,795 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 86,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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W974 SBR is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W974 SBR, 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 W974 SBR registered?

W974 SBR is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W974 SBR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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