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W578 RRC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

189,294 mi
Last recorded189,294 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW578 RRC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 189,294 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2026 189,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 171,474 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 159,400 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 147,962 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 141,457 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 137,340 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 134,384 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 130,742 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 128,032 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 124,952 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 122,955 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 120,474 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 120,018 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 118,888 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 118,355 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 116,102 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 113,796 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 113,120 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 104,990 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 104,988 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 97,323 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 91,880 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 91,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 85,148 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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W578 RRC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 W578 RRC, 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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W578 RRC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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