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W979 BBW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,779 mi
Last recorded126,779 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW979 BBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 126,779 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 125,812 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 125,277 miles

both front inner wheel arch started to corroded

bottom ball joint boot started to perish

Pass 18 Feb 2022 124,486 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 122,157 miles

under body corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2020 120,928 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 120,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm to axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 119,101 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 116,335 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 116,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 110,286 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 110,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 103,558 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 103,558 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 97,079 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 87,983 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 84,050 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 81,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 78,061 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 73,154 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 69,512 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 66,382 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 62,089 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 57,566 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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W979 BBW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W979 BBW, 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 W979 BBW registered?

W979 BBW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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