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W639 RVC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

201,350 mi
Last recorded201,350 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW639 RVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 201,350 miles

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

body corroded near abs pump

Fail 30 Jul 2025 201,346 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

body corroded near abs pump

Pass 21 Jul 2023 194,145 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 189,520 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 184,842 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 178,447 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 169,751 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 160,659 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 146,988 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 141,020 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 141,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 133,804 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 125,187 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 116,823 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 107,611 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 100,084 miles

o s front tyre tread steeping in side edge . cut in n s rear tyre

power steering noisey. slight damage to n s rear seat belt. engine and gear box oil leaks.

steering box wet with oil. exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2010 92,006 miles

condensation in o/s headlamp.

engine oil overfilled.

front number plate water damaged.

o/s/r and front tyres cracking slightly in tread.

various oil leaks.

wet around power steering box.

Pass 10 Apr 2009 85,513 miles

vehicle underbody and components covererd in underseal

Pass 3 Apr 2008 77,894 miles

slight smear from wipers , various oil leaks , exhaust system cororded , both front tyres wearing edges

Fail 10 Apr 2007 70,283 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front coil springs cororded †surface corosion to various brake pipes †slight wear to front brake discs †front brake pads over half worn †signs of over heating from n/s/r brake

oil leaks †exhaust corroded †** 235/70/16 m &s **

Pass 10 Apr 2007 70,283 miles

front coil springs cororded †surface corosion to various brake pipes †slight wear to front brake discs †front brake pads over half worn †signs of over heating from n/s/r brake

oil leaks †exhaust corroded †** 235/70/16 m &s **

Pass 7 Apr 2006 62,911 miles

Rear tyres worn low perished and cracked †Exhaust joints heavily corroded †Wipers smearing slightly †Engine and gearbox covered in oil

Slight play in all steering track rod end †Slight corrosion to front coil springs †Perishing to brake hoses †Front brake pads worn low †Front brake discs worn †

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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W639 RVC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W639 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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W639 RVC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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