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W56 RVM

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

198,883 mi
Last recorded198,883 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW56 RVM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2021 198,883 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 191,511 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside completely covered in mud

Pass 23 Sep 2019 182,986 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 180,672 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 180,670 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings By fuel tank. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Broken lens showing white light. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings By fuel tank. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Red lens damaged.

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 180,663 miles

rear chassis legs slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2015 175,784 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 175,784 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 169,336 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 169,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 159,341 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 159,339 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 149,392 miles

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

both front tyres inner edges worn/scrubbing and minor cracking in the treads

both rear tyres have minor cracking in the treads

Fail 18 Jul 2012 149,388 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres inner edges worn/scrubbing and minor cracking in the treads

both rear tyres have minor cracking in the treads

Pass 29 Jul 2011 141,457 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre inner edge slightly worn/scrubbing

Fail 26 Jul 2011 141,845 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre inner edge slightly worn/scrubbing

Pass 4 Aug 2010 134,370 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 128,232 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 115,073 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 97,602 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 79,781 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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W56 RVM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W56 RVM, 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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What year was W56 RVM registered?

W56 RVM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W56 RVM shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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