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W218 RAX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,015 mi
Last recorded73,015 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW218 RAX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 73,015 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 70,164 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all chassis members etc. has surface corrosion

side step brackets corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2012 70,164 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

all chassis members etc. has surface corrosion

side step brackets corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2011 67,312 miles

offside rear light very bright

slight leak from steering box

Pass 20 Jan 2010 62,456 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 62,382 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2009 57,308 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 52,788 miles

general corrotion

oil around clutch slave cylnder

oil around steering box

Pass 9 Sep 2006 46,278 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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W218 RAX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W218 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W218 RAX registered?

W218 RAX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W218 RAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W218 RAX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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