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W553 RKK

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

189,273 mi
Last recorded189,273 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW553 RKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 189,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear height sensor linkage broken

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front radius arms rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear radius arms front bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wiper linkage worn

Fail 1 Jul 2019 189,270 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested due to excessive fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear height sensor linkage broken

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front radius arms rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear radius arms front bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wiper linkage worn

Pass 9 Jul 2018 108,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Fail 7 Jul 2018 108,473 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 103,657 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 99,542 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 94,689 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 91,073 miles

front shock absorber lower bushes on both side worn

Pass 9 Jul 2013 88,319 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 84,541 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R Fog damaged

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight bind O/S/R brake

Fail 20 Jul 2012 84,539 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R Fog damaged

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight bind O/S/R brake

Pass 1 Jul 2011 79,301 miles

Front and rear brake discs pitted

Nearside front sidelight dim

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2010 73,340 miles

Front brake discs worn

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2009 64,025 miles

Front wiper blades split

Nearside headlight cracked and damp

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2008 58,013 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 51,774 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 46,669 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 38,514 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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W553 RKK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W553 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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W553 RKK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 August 2000.

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