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W481 RNU

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

155,502 mi
Last recorded155,502 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW481 RNU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 155,502 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 146,788 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 132,244 miles

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

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 116,729 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 102,487 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 86,690 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 76,938 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 67,295 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 67,196 miles

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

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

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

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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W481 RNU is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 W481 RNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W481 RNU registered?

W481 RNU is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 April 2000.

Is W481 RNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W481 RNU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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