2000 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · LKJ 1
2000 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18 Sept 2000. Recorded mileage 95,844 miles. MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,844 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LKJ 1 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2026
- 95,844 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (52 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LKJ 1 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Land Rover Discovery (LKJ 1) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (52 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 70 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”.
LKJ 1 Mileage History
- 05/10/202392,777 mi
- 13/10/202392,779 mi+2 mi
- 15/10/202494,477 mi+1,698 mi
- 02/10/202595,169 mi+692 mi
- 02/10/202695,844 mi+675 mi
Average of roughly 1,025 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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