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W995 BCX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

237,658 mi
Last recorded237,658 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW995 BCX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 237,658 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 233,147 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 227,036 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency just met, requires adjustment or repair.

underbody front to rear covered heavily with under sealant.

Fail 31 Oct 2020 227,036 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency just met, requires adjustment or repair.

underbody front to rear covered heavily with under sealant.

Pass 5 Oct 2019 226,023 miles

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 205,658 miles

Oil leak multiple ones ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 203,421 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 202,863 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 200,614 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 200,614 miles

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 196,085 miles

P.A.S weeping

Pass 30 Apr 2012 183,435 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 170,145 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 162,771 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2009 154,034 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 147,930 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 133,368 miles

Front shock absorber lower bushes are deteriorating

Pass 27 Mar 2006 113,888 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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W995 BCX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W995 BCX, 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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W995 BCX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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