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R271 LNP

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,112 mi
Last recorded179,112 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 LNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 179,112 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 176,232 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2017 167,447 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 157,155 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 157,155 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 141,931 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 141,931 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 132,185 miles

Coolant leak

Front bumper support corroded

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 132,133 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

front bumper support corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2013 127,911 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 122,612 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2011 113,371 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 113,371 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 104,557 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r indicator/fog light lens insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2010 104,557 miles

n/s/r indicator/fog light lens insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2009 89,264 miles

power steering box has light misting of oil

Pass 12 Jun 2008 86,730 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 73,790 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 63,578 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 52,829 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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R271 LNP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R271 LNP, 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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R271 LNP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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