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W126 RLF

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,850 mi
Last recorded146,850 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 RLF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 146,850 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 139,505 miles

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting o/s rear chassis. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

n/s/r seat not fitted.

Fail 30 Aug 2018 139,502 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting o/s rear chassis. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 137,028 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front anti roll bar damper gaitor wearing

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

all under side rusting

Pass 31 Aug 2016 136,803 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all four (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front anti roll bar ram gaitor wearing

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all arms (2.4.G.2)

all underside rusting

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2015 135,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to back box joint (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pipe under pump (2.3.3b)

oil leak

seats and belts in boot not tested

Fail 28 Aug 2015 137,750 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to back box joint (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pipe under pump (2.3.3b)

oil leak

seats and belts in boot not tested

Pass 26 Aug 2014 134,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

gaitor on o/s/f steering damper by wheel wearing

Pass 29 Aug 2013 132,860 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r seat removed

Pass 31 Aug 2012 131,062 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 127,742 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 127,740 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 123,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

slight wear on offside suspension bellows

Pass 9 Nov 2009 117,801 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 111,000 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 110,933 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 105,615 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2006 96,208 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 88,214 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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W126 RLF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W126 RLF, 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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W126 RLF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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