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W705 RGD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,446 mi
Last recorded140,446 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW705 RGD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 140,446 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 127,057 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 127,055 miles

Nearside 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)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 118,496 miles

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

slight fuel leak

Pass 7 Jan 2009 109,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2007 101,965 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 94,774 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 87,016 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 87,002 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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W705 RGD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W705 RGD, 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 W705 RGD registered?

W705 RGD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W705 RGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W705 RGD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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