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W977 ASB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

142,132 mi
Last recorded142,132 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW977 ASB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 142,132 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres signs of perishing and cracking outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 142,037 miles

Both front seat runners and mountings heavily corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all [4] four. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [all brake pipes.] (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion evident throughout vehicle body/suspension and brakes - requires attention.

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

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing. near ABS pump. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front inner wing corroded.

front crossmember is badly corroded.

Fail 9 Feb 2023 142,036 miles

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell holed. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired central body mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired central body mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front seat runners and mountings heavily corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all [4] four. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [all brake pipes.] (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion evident throughout vehicle body/suspension and brakes - requires attention.

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

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing. near ABS pump. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front inner wing corroded.

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

front crossmember is badly corroded.

Fail 28 Jan 2022 142,035 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (x3) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

both front inner wings corroded

front cross member corroded

oil leaks in various places

some movement in drivers seat (runners)

Pass 25 Jan 2021 141,512 miles

Front inner wings corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail(near fuel filter) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

both front seat runners worn and corroded

slight corrosion in places

Pass 11 Dec 2019 140,532 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly both front binding (1.2.1 (c))

Front cross member corroded

Offside Front seat runner worn

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

both front inner wings corroded

some corrosion in places

Fail 9 Dec 2019 140,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Service brake grabbing slightly both front binding (1.2.1 (c))

Front cross member corroded

Offside Front seat runner worn

Offside Rear reversing lamp not working

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

both front inner wings corroded

some corrosion in places

Pass 19 Dec 2018 140,274 miles

corrosion in both front inner wings to bulkhead

front crossmember corroded

o/s reversing light not working

Fail 5 Dec 2018 140,272 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

both front and n/s/r brakes binding slightly

corrosion in both front inner wings to bulkhead

front crossmember corroded

o/s reversing light not working

Pass 22 Dec 2017 138,825 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brakes binding slightly

front crossmember tube corroded

some corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 15 Dec 2017 138,822 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brakes binding slightly

front crossmember tube corroded

some corrosion on all brake discs

traction control light on

Pass 22 Jan 2015 135,194 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 135,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner shoulder.

Pass 4 Dec 2013 128,638 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2013 128,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2012 123,477 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 115,427 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 May 2011 115,427 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 107,455 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 107,455 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 101,241 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 101,241 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 92,335 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 92,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 83,683 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 75,389 miles

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

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

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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W977 ASB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 W977 ASB, 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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W977 ASB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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