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W148 RJA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

197,952 mi
Last recorded197,952 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 RJA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2020 197,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking fuel sender unit (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch next to abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive suspension system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear indicator unit has water ingress

Nearside Rear light unit has water ingress

Offside Front steering box has slight leak of oil

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension fluid tank empty

suspension warning light on

Pass 29 Oct 2019 196,294 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 196,250 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 191,345 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded next to body mount

Offside Front power steering box has slight leak

Fail 24 Oct 2018 191,344 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded next to body mount

Offside Front power steering box has slight leak

Pass 4 Oct 2017 185,021 miles

Offside Front to rear suspension metal pipes rusted ( ace system )

Oil leak engine ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 184,950 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Front to rear suspension metal pipes rusted ( ace system )

Oil leak engine ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 178,709 miles

Nearside Front Inner Wing Rusty

Offside Rear Self Level Suspension Rod Broken

Steering Box Seeping Fluid

Fail 21 Oct 2016 178,709 miles

Nearside Front Inner Wing Rusty

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Self Level Suspension Rod Broken

Steering Box Seeping Fluid

Pass 20 Oct 2015 170,970 miles

Ball joint has slight play o/s track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front links (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2014 163,758 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 155,777 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 149,892 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 149,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 145,345 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 139,938 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 134,040 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 127,598 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 116,016 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 102,274 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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W148 RJA 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 70%.

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 W148 RJA, 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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W148 RJA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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