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W636 RVC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,467 mi
Last recorded141,467 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW636 RVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 141,467 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 141,394 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both front tyres outer walls perishing

both rear suspension bump stops missing

centre additional stop lamp not working

nearside rear tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 8 Oct 2014 135,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear chassis legs corroded at tow bar mounts

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Fail 8 Oct 2014 135,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside rear chassis legs corroded at tow bar mounts

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Fail 1 Oct 2014 135,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside front wiper clears sceen poorly.

Rear brake discs slight worn.

Rear chassis on nearside and offside have heavy surface corrosion.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 129,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 118,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 113,559 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering box slight leak

Pass 15 Nov 2010 99,684 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 99,684 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 96,349 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2008 92,156 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 92,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 85,789 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 83,101 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 83,101 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Advise: offside side marker lamp inoperative

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 80,179 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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W636 RVC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W636 RVC, 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 W636 RVC registered?

W636 RVC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W636 RVC safe to buy?

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