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R999 LRD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

188,581 mi
Last recorded188,581 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR999 LRD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 188,581 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2016 39,725 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 159,615 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Fail 5 May 2015 159,112 miles

Centre Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

links for rear suspension leveling control insecure

n/s rear side panel not secured at bottom

Pass 8 Apr 2014 144,025 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

offside and nearside rear chassis thinning with corrosion

offside bonnet hinge panel corroded and holed (hinge sheared away

Fail 8 Apr 2014 144,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

offside and nearside rear chassis thinning with corrosion

offside bonnet hinge panel corroded and holed (hinge sheared away

Pass 15 Apr 2013 136,335 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 136,335 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2012 125,184 miles

air and or oil antiroll bar suspension pipes corroded to excess

Fail 30 Apr 2012 125,184 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

air anti roll bar suspension pipes corroded to excess

Pass 28 Apr 2011 121,004 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 28 Apr 2011 121,004 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 7 May 2010 110,416 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 110,416 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 97,616 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 94,251 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 82,934 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 82,929 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2006 72,374 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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R999 LRD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R999 LRD, 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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R999 LRD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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