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W745 RKL

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,862 mi
Last recorded167,862 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW745 RKL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 167,862 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

steering pump is labouring

Fail 14 Aug 2019 167,845 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 164,512 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

chassis coroded

engine covers fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2018 164,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

chassis coroded

engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2017 159,576 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 153,692 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 153,678 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 151,091 miles

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)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 151,090 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 145,722 miles

Both nearside rear and offside bump stops missing

Offside rear tyre low inner edge

Surface corrosion to brake pipes and ferrules

Various oil leaks

Fail 19 Sep 2014 145,668 miles

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

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

Both nearside rear and offside bump stops missing

Offside rear tyre low inner edge

Surface corrosionj to brake pipes and ferruoles

Various oil leaks

Pass 13 Aug 2013 139,098 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside front spot light damaged

Offside front suspension feed pipe damaged

Slight damage to offside rear upper and lower light units

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to chassis

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Various oil leaks

Fail 12 Aug 2013 139,091 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Exhaust corroded

Offside front spot light damaged

Offside front suspension feed pipe damaged

Slight damage to offside rear upper and lower light units

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to chassis

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Various oil leaks

Pass 10 Aug 2012 133,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

STRONG ADVISE tow bar mounts rear chassis corroded

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

chassis corroded in many places

exhaust corroded

fuel filter corroded

offside front antiroll bar leveling pipe damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2012 133,471 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

STRONG ADVISE tow bar mounts rear chassis corroded

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

chassis corroded in many places

exhaust corroded

fuel filter corroded

offside front antiroll bar leveling pipe damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2011 126,175 miles

Slight fluffing and fraying offside front seat belt

Various covers and undertrays resticting views

Fail 26 Jul 2011 126,175 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Slight fluffing and fraying offside front seat belt

Various covers and undertrays resticting views

Pass 30 Jul 2010 117,965 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 110,158 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 110,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 110,110 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak at transfer

Pass 11 Jul 2008 106,714 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 97,141 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 82,488 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 62,279 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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W745 RKL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W745 RKL, 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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W745 RKL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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