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W452 RTV

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

201,610 mi
Last recorded201,610 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW452 RTV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 201,610 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 187,360 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 180,989 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 179,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 174,108 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

moisture in nearside headlamp lens

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2014 169,188 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread

offside rear indicater lens slight damage

Pass 8 Apr 2013 161,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 151,500 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 151,500 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 141,949 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 141,949 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

engine oil low

Pass 30 Mar 2010 131,128 miles

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 16 Apr 2009 120,390 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 120,390 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2008 111,730 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 11 May 2007 93,857 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 93,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2006 81,254 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

battery insecure

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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W452 RTV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W452 RTV, 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 W452 RTV registered?

W452 RTV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 August 2000.

Is W452 RTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W452 RTV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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