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W473 RCL

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,530 mi
Last recorded152,530 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW473 RCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 152,530 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 148,734 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 142,117 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 134,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 134,193 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 127,612 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 119,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake weak

Pass 21 May 2012 112,654 miles

All Brake Hose Collars Corroding

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust Mounts Corroding

Front Shock Absorber Mount Bushes Perishing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sign Of Corrosion Both Front & Rear Coil Springs

Sign Of Corrosion Both Rear Chassis Rails

Sign Of Corrosion Front & Rear Suspension Components

Slight Free-play In Steering

Stone-Chip In Windscreen Zone B ---N/S Scored

Fail 21 May 2012 112,654 miles

All Brake Hose Collars Corroding

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust Mounts Corroding

Front Shock Absorber Mount Bushes Perishing

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sign Of Corrosion Both Front & Rear Coil Springs

Sign Of Corrosion Both Rear Chassis Rails

Sign Of Corrosion Front & Rear Suspension Components

Slight Free-play In Steering

Stone-Chip In Windscreen Zone B ---N/S Scored

Pass 16 May 2011 106,787 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 106,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2010 100,221 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 100,221 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 23 May 2009 88,482 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 88,482 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2008 77,367 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2008 77,367 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 66,875 miles

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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W473 RCL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W473 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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W473 RCL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 July 2000.

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