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P12 RNL

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

151,271 mi
Last recorded151,271 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 RNL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 151,271 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 151,269 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded marked with yellow chalk (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded marked with yellow chalk (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded marked with yellow chalk (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 143,557 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 143,546 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 137,658 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 137,649 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 128,394 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 128,384 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 119,548 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (3.3.A.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 112,325 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 105,920 miles

Fluid leak from engine, unsure what it is

Pass 9 Dec 2014 97,096 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 88,214 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 79,284 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 72,738 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 65,806 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 57,445 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 51,535 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 45,384 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 64,654 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 64,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 54,693 miles

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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P12 RNL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P12 RNL, 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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P12 RNL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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The MOT history for P12 RNL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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