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W727 RTO

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

163,075 mi
Last recorded163,075 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW727 RTO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 163,075 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 155,992 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 151,076 miles

general corrosion on chassis rails

Pass 21 Jan 2013 146,571 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 146,571 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 140,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2012 140,707 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2011 134,208 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 125,015 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 116,369 miles

Corrosion to rear chassis

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

Slight binding to OSF brake

Slight play in steering box

Fail 6 Feb 2009 116,362 miles

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

Corrosion to rear chassis

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

Slight binding to OSF brake

Slight play in steering box

Pass 4 Aug 2008 114,772 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 114,770 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 106,844 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 106,843 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 95,074 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 95,073 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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W727 RTO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 W727 RTO, 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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W727 RTO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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