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W263 RVC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

173,899 mi
Last recorded173,899 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW263 RVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 173,899 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 179,654 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 174,704 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 168,150 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on edge and has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 6 Dec 2012 163,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2012 163,260 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 156,771 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 147,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 147,126 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 135,511 miles

offside and nearside front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges close to limit

offside rear tyre close to limit

possible fuel leaking from valve at rear of cylinder head

Pass 21 Oct 2008 125,564 miles

leak around power steering box

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside rear/rear seat wont latch to floor therefor not able to use belt or seat

Fail 21 Oct 2008 125,563 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

leak around power steering box

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside rear/rear seat wont latch to floor therefor not able to use belt or seat

offside front side marker in indicator not working

Pass 23 Oct 2007 114,804 miles

rear brake pads on minimum

Pass 13 Oct 2006 101,848 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 101,844 miles

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

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

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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W263 RVC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W263 RVC, 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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W263 RVC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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