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W424 RHY

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,773 mi
Last recorded76,773 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW424 RHY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 76,773 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside step frame corroded away

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside step frame corroded away

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 75,258 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 74,427 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 73,221 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 73,210 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 71,214 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 68,269 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 63,525 miles

Oil leaks

Osr chassis is very rusty

Fail 29 Jun 2018 63,503 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 61,411 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 57,475 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 52,608 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 52,608 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 49,556 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 47,102 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 46,546 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 45,225 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r bump stop missing

offside front corner marker not working

rear chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2010 43,623 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 43,613 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 42,522 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 41,439 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 41,439 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 39,377 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 36,631 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 31,691 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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W424 RHY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W424 RHY, 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 W424 RHY registered?

W424 RHY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 August 2000.

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