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M55 RUG

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

193,786 mi
Last recorded193,786 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 RUG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 193,786 miles

Corrosion to offside and nearside rear wheel arches

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 187,595 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 187,585 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 183,245 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 177,927 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 173,572 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 167,065 miles

Airbag lamp illuminated

N/S/R seat bracket ahas slight free play

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 167,065 miles

Airbag lamp illuminated

N/S/R seat bracket ahas slight free play

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 158,069 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 157,892 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 149,895 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 149,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

intercooler leak.

power steering fluid low.

Pass 20 Jun 2009 139,538 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 130,117 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 187,806 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 172,465 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 172,465 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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M55 RUG is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M55 RUG, 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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M55 RUG is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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