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W628 RHO

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

233,635 mi
Last recorded233,635 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW628 RHO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 233,635 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

brake pedal spongy

Fail 22 Jan 2025 233,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

brake pedal spongy

Pass 16 Jan 2024 367,724 miles

Boot lid handle stiff

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel tank strap corroded

General underbody corrosion

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 367,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Boot lid handle stiff

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel tank strap corroded

General underbody corrosion

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 361,327 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

n/s front floorpan holed

n/s rear inner arch corroded and holed

tailgate latch faulty

very heavy surface corrosion to vehicle underside

Fail 11 Jan 2023 361,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

tailgate latch faulty

n/s front floorpan holed

n/s rear inner arch corroded and holed

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

very heavy surface corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 19 Jan 2022 222,477 miles

Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

heavy surface corrosion to vehicle chassis

Fail 13 Jan 2022 222,477 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam POSS WIRING FAULT (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

heavy surface corrosion to vehicle chassis

Pass 4 Jan 2021 220,520 miles

front lower shock bushes in poor condition

front pads worn

heavy oil leaks around steering box

heavy surface corrosion to chassis rails

o/s and nearside front inner arches corroded and holed

o/s rear tyre heavily worn

Fail 2 Jan 2021 220,520 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead(only visable from inside car) (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

front lower shock bushes in poor condition

front pads worn

heavy oil leaks around steering box

heavy surface corrosion to chassis rails

n/s rear tyre heavily worn

o/s and nearside front inner arches corroded and holed

Pass 7 Nov 2019 215,228 miles

engine has developed a misfire and starting to smoke

heavy surface corrosion up and around rear supension

oil leaks from gearbox

steering box damp and reservoir getting low

Fail 11 Oct 2019 215,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component leaking ACS resevoir empty (5.3.5 (c))

heavy surface corrosion up and around rear suspension components

multiple warning lights on dash

oil leaks from gearbox

steering box damp and reservoir low

Pass 12 Oct 2018 210,471 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

oil leak from n/s/front hub

windscreen cracked

Fail 10 Oct 2018 210,469 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

oil leak from n/s/front hub

windscreen cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2017 196,401 miles

both front shock lower bushes perished

general corrosion up and around chassis.

oil up and around steering box and pipes.

Fail 7 Jan 2017 196,316 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working bulb holder corroded away (1.4.A.2c)

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

both front shock lower bushes perished

general corrosion up and around chassis.

oil up and around steering box and pipes.

Pass 5 Oct 2015 183,511 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Offside Rear fuil pipes corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 171,568 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 163,604 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 152,528 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 141,473 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 141,440 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 133,160 miles

slight play o/s/f trackrod end

Pass 31 Jul 2009 122,417 miles

dampnesson steering box

slight play steering box drop arm joint

Pass 30 Jul 2008 110,565 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 96,712 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 83,856 miles

Oil leak

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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W628 RHO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 W628 RHO, 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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W628 RHO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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