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W743 RWP

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

130,452 mi
Last recorded130,452 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW743 RWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 130,452 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 130,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired Ball joint (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired Ball joint (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 124,363 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Swivel ball joint slight play

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 124,396 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Swivel ball joint slight play

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 118,037 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 114,865 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear mudguard / bumper support corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

side steps both sides quite corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2020 114,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner arch/ under bonnet under ABS pump mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor behind pedals and slight to nearside same area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear mudguard / bumper support corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

side steps both sides quite corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2019 113,125 miles

Nearside rear "bump-stop" rubber block missing.

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Outer area of chassis near towbar mounting. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 106,819 miles

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

under body components corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2018 106,815 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device insecure wing mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced light smashed (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under body components corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2017 104,609 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 104,609 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 102,483 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 248,845 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 100,507 miles

Rubber bump-stop above rear axle,[nearside] missing.

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 100,507 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Rubber bump-stop above rear axle,[nearside] missing.

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 99,312 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 99,260 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 97,417 miles

Rear-axle rubber "bump-stop" missing from nearside.

Fail 17 Jun 2013 97,417 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear-axle rubber "bump-stop" missing from nearside.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 95,299 miles

o/s rear chassis seam bulging due to rust build up.

rear axle n/s bump-stop rubber missing

Fail 9 Jul 2012 95,261 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

o/s rear chassis seam bulging due to rust build up.

rear axle n/s bump-stop rubber missing

Pass 11 Jul 2011 92,709 miles

rear axle. n/s rubber "bump stop" missing

Pass 14 Jul 2010 89,859 miles

slight end float and side play in steering box sector shaft

Fail 14 Jul 2010 89,859 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight end float and side play in steering box sector shaft

Pass 14 Jul 2009 86,709 miles

o/s rear axle "bump stop" rubber missing

slight end float in steering box sector shaft

Pass 16 Jul 2008 83,364 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 78,479 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 68,416 miles

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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W743 RWP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 W743 RWP, 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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W743 RWP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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