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W423 RDS

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,311 mi
Last recorded145,311 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW423 RDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 145,311 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 145,311 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 138,566 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight power steering leak on nearside of engine bay

Fail 25 Jan 2013 138,485 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight power steering leak on nearside of engine bay

Pass 13 Jan 2012 134,572 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 134,569 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 129,559 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 129,552 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 123,795 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 118,255 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 118,255 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 108,730 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 103,786 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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W423 RDS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W423 RDS, 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 W423 RDS registered?

W423 RDS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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