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W138 RLF

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

190,941 mi
Last recorded190,941 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 RLF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 190,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 186,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 183,593 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 181,041 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 177,990 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d-link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 173,974 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 173,974 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2017 169,296 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 166,095 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 161,808 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 161,806 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 158,411 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 154,302 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 154,300 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 150,204 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 150,204 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 146,988 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 146,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 142,120 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 135,206 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 121,124 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 114,394 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 106,587 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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W138 RLF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W138 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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W138 RLF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 June 2000.

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