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V261 RUD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,163 mi
Last recorded122,163 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV261 RUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 122,163 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 120,538 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 115,078 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 109,314 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front suspenion turetts corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 106,072 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 106,072 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 99,564 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 94,066 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 94,066 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 79,214 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 66,142 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 58,742 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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V261 RUD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V261 RUD, 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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What year was V261 RUD registered?

V261 RUD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V261 RUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V261 RUD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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