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W216 RAX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

187,255 mi
Last recorded187,255 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW216 RAX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 187,255 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 187,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near shock absorber upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near upper shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all radius arm bushes have slight play

Pass 2 Aug 2022 176,837 miles

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

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

surface rust present on vehicle underside

Fail 14 Jul 2022 283,439 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

a lot of surface rust on vehicle underside and chassis

Pass 19 Jul 2021 167,919 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

front number plate on dash

Fail 13 Jul 2021 167,910 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

front number plate on dash

Pass 15 Jul 2020 166,712 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 166,712 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 157,319 miles

Lower general rust under body

Fail 4 Aug 2018 157,319 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Lower general rust under body

Pass 30 Apr 2015 156,530 miles

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

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

headlamps loose but not insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2014 155,485 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak under vehicle pos transmission fluid or pas fluid

Pass 29 Apr 2013 150,354 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 150,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 145,543 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 138,769 miles

front windows tinted

Fail 17 Mar 2011 138,589 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front windows tinted

Pass 25 Feb 2010 126,129 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 123,209 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 119,516 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 112,992 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 112,992 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 92,445 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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W216 RAX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 W216 RAX, 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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W216 RAX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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