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W448 RCL

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

162,596 mi
Last recorded162,596 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW448 RCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 162,596 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 155,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% no working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch panel (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine area ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Oil leak diff pinion oil seal ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rails (6.1.A.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 152,442 miles

Central Front Oil leak Engine oil leak. ()

Nearside Front Inner Upper, inner wheel arch corroded, but not weakening structural areas.

Nearside Rear Outer Outer tyre edge starting to crack.

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Not affecting drivers view of the road. (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 146,036 miles

Offside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter split slightly

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

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

both front anti-roll bar link gaiters split but not allowing ingress of dirt

fuel weep from engine

offside front lower screen cracked

Fail 7 Dec 2015 146,036 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter split slightly

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

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

both front anti-roll bar link gaiters split but not allowing ingress of dirt

fuel weep from engine

offside front lower screen cracked

Pass 4 Dec 2014 132,976 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2013 119,559 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 119,063 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 106,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

srs warning light on

Fail 3 Jan 2013 106,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

srs warning light on

Pass 5 Jan 2012 92,713 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 92,706 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber mossing!

wiper blades splitting!

Pass 13 Jul 2010 86,765 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 86,758 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 80,428 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate (can read ok)

n/s/f shock absorber bottom bush starting to pull out

Fail 14 Jul 2009 80,016 miles

Front Tie bar/rod 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

both rear brake discs starting to corrode

front number plate starting to deteriorate (can read ok)

n/s/f shock absorber bottom bush starting to pull out

Pass 24 Jul 2008 70,980 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front number plate starting to discolour

Pass 4 Jul 2007 60,056 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front number plate fading (can read ok)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 60,051 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front bumper support bar corroded away

front number plate fading (can read ok)

n/s/f side marker light out

Pass 6 Jul 2006 50,366 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

number plates starting to dis-colour

slight gearbox oil leaks

Fail 4 Jul 2006 50,328 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front tyres just legal+going out of shape

engine/gearbox oil leaks

front wiper blades starting to smear screen

number plates starting to dis-colour

steering damper squeaking in operation

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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W448 RCL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W448 RCL, 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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W448 RCL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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