2000 Land Rover Discovery · 8,960 MOT tests
2000 Land Rover Discovery reliability
2000 Land Rover Discoverys fail 35.8% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 25 Discovery years (8,960 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discoverys: 25.3%)
- 35.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discoverys: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- 155,379
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,960
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2000 against the years either side
- 1999 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does better)
- 2001 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does better)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1.1% of tests fail here (16% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 63% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 2000 Land Rover Discovery
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics18.9%
- Suspension16.1%
- Body, chassis and structure13.2%
- Brakes12.5%
- Steering6.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.9%
- Seat belts and airbags3.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 4.22%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.78%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 3.2%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Chassis corroded, rigidity significantly reduced 2.76%
Serious corrosion weakens the chassis, affecting crash safety and handling, so specialist assessment is needed.
Stop lamp not working 2.7%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.69%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (23.02%) · Chassis corroded but still rigid (11.85%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (8.23%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.66%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.59%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.48%)
Other years
Every Land Rover Discovery year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery reliable?
2000 Land Rover Discoverys fail 35.8% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 25 Discovery years (8,960 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2000 Land Rover Discovery MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (4.22% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (3.78% of tests), abs warning lamp shows a fault (3.2% of tests).
How many miles should a 2000 Land Rover Discovery have done?
At its MOT aged about 22, a typical 2000 Land Rover Discovery shows 155,379 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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