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W552 RBK

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,907 mi
Last recorded128,907 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW552 RBK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 128,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

chassis corroded

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2022 127,908 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 127,899 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 126,165 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 122,467 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 122,462 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 120,522 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside front floor pan corroded, in wheel arch

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2019 120,521 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor pan, in wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak

Nearside front floor pan corroded, in wheel arch

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2018 117,089 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 114,769 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 114,768 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 2.4% (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 111,399 miles

Heavy engine oil leak

Rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 15 Oct 2015 105,770 miles

Offside steering damper bush worn

Fail 14 Oct 2015 105,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/55 x 18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside steering damper bush worn

Pass 29 Oct 2014 101,038 miles

both rear tyre worn

ns mirror damaged

nsf tyre worn

oil leak

power steering fluid low

Fail 28 Oct 2014 101,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre worn

ns mirror damaged

nsf tyre worn

oil leak

power steering fluid low

Pass 3 Oct 2013 97,782 miles

front pads worn

nsr tyre worn

slight play ns drag link end

Fail 3 Oct 2013 97,782 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight play ns drag link end

front pads worn

nsr tyre worn

Pass 31 Oct 2012 93,974 miles

front & rear pads

ns & os drag link ball joints worn

ns mirror cracked

oil leak

rear diff leak

Fail 31 Oct 2012 93,973 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front & rear pads

ns & os drag link ball joints worn

ns mirror cracked

oil leak

rear diff leak

Pass 24 Oct 2011 87,727 miles

Oil leak

nearside door mirror glas cracked but does not obscure view to rear

nearside front tyre ON legal limit AND worn BALD on outer edge

Fail 22 Oct 2010 82,773 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 82,773 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 74,580 miles

centre/high level stop light not workig

nearside door mirror glass cracked

o/s rear indicator lens cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2009 74,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre/high level stop light not workig

nearside door mirror glass cracked

o/s rear indicator lens cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2008 69,167 miles

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

n/s door mirror cracked

o/s/r indicator lens broken

Fail 21 Apr 2008 69,167 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s door mirror cracked

o/s/r indicator lens broken

Pass 27 Apr 2007 63,428 miles

play in off side track rod end

Fail 28 Apr 2006 56,784 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 56,784 miles

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

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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W552 RBK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W552 RBK, 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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W552 RBK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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