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W975 UBM

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

193,902 mi
Last recorded193,902 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW975 UBM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 193,902 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 190,264 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle oil seal leaking

Pass 10 Jul 2024 186,524 miles

Nearside Rear shocker cover corroded

Offside Rear shocker cover corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2024 186,524 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker cover corroded

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

Offside Rear shocker cover corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2023 183,632 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end slightly misaligned behind axle (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 183,632 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end slightly misaligned behind axle (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 180,731 miles

Nearside Rear Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 180,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 176,927 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 172,494 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 172,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near tie rod mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 162,777 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 162,776 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member under radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by fuel tank & towbar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tail gate to check rear seat belts (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 155,708 miles

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting at inner face of chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 155,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch, forming front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting at inner face of chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 141,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 125,024 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 110,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 110,483 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake fluid low

front propshaft rear joint excessivly worn

Pass 14 Mar 2014 97,227 miles

front disc facings worn

Fail 14 Mar 2014 97,227 miles

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

front disc facings worn

Pass 11 Mar 2013 82,239 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 82,239 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 66,468 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 52,823 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

tow ball corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2011 52,521 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

tow ball corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2010 36,420 miles

5 seats fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

drop arm balljoint worn

Pass 16 Mar 2010 36,420 miles

5 seats fitted at time of test

drop arm balljoint worn

Pass 19 Mar 2009 30,389 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 25,447 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 21,500 miles

n/s mirror broken

Pass 21 Mar 2006 18,022 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 UBM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 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.

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W975 UBM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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