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R16 ORS

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

161,128 mi
Last recorded161,128 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 ORS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 161,128 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 156,443 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 151,490 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 146,236 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 142,451 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 138,012 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 135,415 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 130,885 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 124,994 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 120,367 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 114,881 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 108,794 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 102,546 miles

both front tyres 3mm

offside rear tyre 4mm and cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2013 94,563 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 89,812 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 83,796 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 77,328 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 77,328 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 71,575 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 68,554 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 59,222 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 52,151 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak

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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R16 ORS 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 95.5%.

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 R16 ORS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R16 ORS registered?

R16 ORS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is R16 ORS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R16 ORS shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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