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W435 RDS

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

184,202 mi
Last recorded184,202 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW435 RDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 184,202 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

outer sills repaired

Pass 7 Jun 2016 176,372 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 283,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 168,492 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 161,095 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 153,749 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 153,745 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 143,765 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 143,760 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 140,047 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 133,369 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 133,369 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 128,110 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 119,346 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 116,853 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 108,120 miles

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

advise chips in windscreen

advise full sill covers fitted

advise metal brake pipes corroded

advise under body rusty

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2006 108,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise brake pipes rusty

advise chips in windscreen

advise geaarbox leaks

advise sill covers fitted

advise slight play offside track rod end

advise under body rusty

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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W435 RDS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W435 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 W435 RDS registered?

W435 RDS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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