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W852 RDL

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

201,855 mi
Last recorded201,855 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW852 RDL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 201,855 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 May 2024 201,847 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system ABS Unit (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 197,313 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 192,518 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 192,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine area ()

vehicle displaying areas of corrosion acceptable for testing purposes

Pass 29 Oct 2016 191,397 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 190,165 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 190,156 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak

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

steering colum top mount has slight play

Pass 14 Jan 2014 188,770 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 186,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 183,033 miles

chip on screen

noise in tank

rear bump stops missing

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2012 183,033 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

chip on screen

noise in tank

rear bump stops missing

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2011 178,510 miles

REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

SLIGHT CORRSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 11 Jan 2010 171,946 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

CHIPS ON SCRREN

N/S/F TYRE 3MM

REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH TRACK ROD ENDS ON BACK ARM

Pass 13 Jan 2009 166,800 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 160,215 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 144,724 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 127,511 miles

some damage to n.s.f tyre

oil leak

some damage too.s.r tyre side wall

Fail 11 Jan 2006 127,492 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

damage to n/s/front and o/s/rear tyres

oil leak

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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W852 RDL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W852 RDL, 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 W852 RDL registered?

W852 RDL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W852 RDL safe to buy?

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