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W428 MRH

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

299,694 mi
Last recorded299,694 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW428 MRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 299,694 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s/f body mounting corroeded

Fail 16 Aug 2012 229,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s/f body mounting corroeded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 204,745 miles

Nail in front tyre

Propshaft component defective

Pass 12 Aug 2010 182,195 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 171,220 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 159,859 miles

n/s/r seat and seatbelt removed from vehicle

Fail 28 Jul 2008 159,851 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 138,088 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 137,531 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 111,145 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 111,145 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 87,259 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 87,241 miles

Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Upper 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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W428 MRH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc 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 W428 MRH, 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 W428 MRH registered?

W428 MRH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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