CarVerify

Free Car Check

W244 RGE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

186,172 mi
Last recorded186,172 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW244 RGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2016 186,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake valve insecurely mounted abs block mounting to inner wing (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to floor/ footwell (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis above axle (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

chassis in poor condition around fuel tank area, rear spring mounting areas, tow bar mounting and rear swan necks

Pass 10 Dec 2015 180,020 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 175,659 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 168,187 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 161,396 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 147,895 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

wiper blades splitting on edges

Pass 14 Dec 2010 136,131 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 135,534 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 120,447 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 120,447 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 107,836 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 107,835 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 98,244 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 88,230 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 88,230 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2006 78,419 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 78,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W244 RGE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W244 RGE, 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

How do I check the history of W244 RGE?

You can check the full history of W244 RGE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W244 RGE registered?

W244 RGE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 March 2000.

Is W244 RGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W244 RGE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W244 RGE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W244 RGE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.