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W502 RRU

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

161,744 mi
Last recorded161,744 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW502 RRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 161,744 miles

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

under body corrosion

Fail 4 Feb 2025 161,679 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached mark in yellow (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under body corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2024 157,030 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underbody corrosion to both body and chassis

Fail 20 Dec 2023 156,757 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam Main beam only working to flash does not stay illuminated (4.1.3 (b))

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play MArked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear steering link arm *MARKED* (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Underbody corrosion to body and chassis

Pass 6 Jan 2023 149,274 miles

General underbody corrosion to chassis and other components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 133,490 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 120,651 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 117,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 117,391 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 115,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 115,094 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 112,180 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advise rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2016 108,182 miles

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

advise rear chassis rails corroded but not not excessivly

Fail 7 Jun 2016 108,159 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage headlight (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

advise rear chassis rails corroded but not not excessivly

Pass 27 May 2015 106,790 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 May 2015 106,787 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 May 2014 100,007 miles

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

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

oil leak front diff

Fail 1 May 2014 100,002 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak front diff

Pass 9 May 2013 95,938 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2013 95,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 92,387 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 92,387 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 88,792 miles

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

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

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2010 83,529 miles

both rear tyre tread depths getting low

some damage to nearside rear indicator lens

Fail 27 Apr 2010 83,529 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyre tread depths getting low

some damage to nearside rear indicator lens

Pass 19 May 2009 79,583 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 72,539 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 63,817 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 63,817 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 56,685 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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W502 RRU is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 W502 RRU, 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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W502 RRU is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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