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W539 RKK

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,929 mi
Last recorded106,929 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW539 RKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 106,929 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General Under Body Corrosion

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 99,941 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 99,253 miles

Central Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 97,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 95,329 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 90,290 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 86,913 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 86,913 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 84,905 miles

nearside front non obligatory lamp not working

nearside rear seat does not stow

Fail 29 May 2009 84,904 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

power steering oil level low

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

nearside front non obligatory lamp not working

nearside rear seat does not stow

Pass 2 Jun 2008 81,631 miles

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

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

steering box has been washed off and has no signs of a leak

Fail 2 Jun 2008 81,631 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 78,306 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 78,306 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 72,140 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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W539 RKK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W539 RKK, 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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W539 RKK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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