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W46 RDP

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,654 mi
Last recorded144,654 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW46 RDP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 144,654 miles

Both front shocks lower bushes worn

Both rear tyres perished and split in tread

Engine/ gearbox oil leaks

Rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2015 140,157 miles

Chassis corroded

Engine covers fitted

Oil leaks

Pass 26 Nov 2014 134,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface rust on o/s and n/s chassis

Fail 26 Nov 2014 134,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

surface rust on o/s and n/s chassis

Pass 12 Dec 2013 125,787 miles

Both rear flexi hoses starting to perish

Exhaust corroded

Front and rear discs corroded

Oil leaks

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2012 118,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2012 118,081 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 Dec 2011 112,208 miles

Oil Leak

Outer Sills Covered

Fail 1 Dec 2011 112,208 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

high level brake light

outer sills covered

Pass 8 Dec 2010 98,475 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 98,475 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre lumpy and low on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2009 85,701 miles

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

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

offside rear axle steady bar bush started to seperate from bonding

Pass 9 Dec 2008 73,471 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 73,471 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 56,997 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 56,996 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 52,282 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 46,024 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 45,987 miles

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

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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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W46 RDP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W46 RDP, 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 W46 RDP registered?

W46 RDP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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