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W975 PTS

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

216,898 mi
Last recorded216,898 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW975 PTS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 216,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 216,858 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 216,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheels arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (under) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (under) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 201,511 miles

CHASSIE HAS CORROSION

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST CORRODED

GEAR BOX LEAK

STEERING BOX LEAK

Pass 30 Nov 2021 201,242 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 196,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 16 Aug 2017 195,826 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Oil leak N/S/F driveshaft leaking ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/R tyre worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rearmost passenger seats removed ()

Fail 2 Aug 2017 195,815 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working High level stop lamp inop (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both front anti roll bar links worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wiper blades worn to excess (8.2.2)

Front Wheel nut(s) missing 1 wheel nut missing from O/S/F and 1 nut missing from N/S/F (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak N/S/F driveshaft leaking ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/R tyre worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rearmost passenger seats removed ()

Pass 19 May 2015 185,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2014 148,381 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 148,381 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 116,389 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 97,906 miles

front bumper bar holed + corroded

Fail 18 May 2012 97,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

front bumper bar holed + corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2011 93,640 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

steering box damp

Fail 18 Oct 2011 93,640 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

steering box damp

Pass 23 Oct 2010 85,138 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 77,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2009 77,393 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2008 68,063 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 58,741 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 58,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 52,459 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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W975 PTS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 W975 PTS, 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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W975 PTS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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