2000 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · W733 CAY
2000 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2000. Recorded mileage 225,842 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 225,842 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W733 CAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 225,842 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W733 CAY 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 (W733 CAY) between May 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
W733 CAY Mileage History
- 16/05/2024219,759 mi
- 24/06/2025222,767 mi+3,008 mi
- 26/06/2025222,770 mi+3 mi
- 13/07/2026225,839 mi+3,069 mi
- 16/07/2026225,842 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,810 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 2 (L318)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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