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W408 RVO

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,226 mi
Last recorded117,226 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW408 RVO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 117,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 106,928 miles

Central heat shield loose

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 106,928 miles

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

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

Central heat shield loose

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 98,110 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp colouring

Fail 12 Jun 2018 98,026 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp colouring

Pass 7 Jun 2017 93,466 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 May 2016 90,072 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 88,554 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 85,281 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 85,281 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 79,216 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 73,583 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 68,359 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 63,500 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 59,104 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 59,104 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 53,795 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 49,097 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 43,943 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 38,692 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 38,692 miles

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

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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W408 RVO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 W408 RVO, 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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What year was W408 RVO registered?

W408 RVO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W408 RVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W408 RVO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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