2000 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · W808 AEC
2000 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2000. Recorded mileage 186,665 miles. MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,665 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W808 AEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 186,665 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W808 AEC 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 (W808 AEC) between July 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 24 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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.
W808 AEC Mileage History
- 06/07/2022183,887 mi
- 29/06/2023184,790 mi+903 mi
- 23/08/2024185,198 mi+408 mi
- 21/08/2025185,934 mi+736 mi
- 21/08/2026186,665 mi+731 mi
Average of roughly 673 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: Excellent
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