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W781 RJB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,175 mi
Last recorded149,175 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW781 RJB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 149,175 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 138,088 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 138,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 127,910 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 127,895 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 117,372 miles

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 10 Mar 2015 117,354 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 106,578 miles

engine oil leak

high level brake light not working

offside rear side light dim

Pass 28 Jun 2013 102,602 miles

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

front discs worn

o/s/r axle hub seal leaking

Fail 24 Jun 2013 102,571 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Hill Descent light on

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

T.C light on

front discs worn

o/s/r axle hub seal leaking

Pass 11 Jul 2012 95,711 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 87,097 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

front diff oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2010 80,948 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 75,247 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 22 May 2008 69,027 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 69,027 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 63,985 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 57,291 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 57,082 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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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W781 RJB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 W781 RJB, 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 W781 RJB registered?

W781 RJB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W781 RJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W781 RJB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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