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W854 RRV

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,685 mi
Last recorded144,685 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW854 RRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 144,685 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 138,652 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuel leak off pipes are moist but not leaking at time of test

surface corrosion on underside/chassis and front suspension turrets

Fail 14 Sep 2016 138,652 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuel leak off pipes are moist but not leaking at time of test

surface corrosion on underside/chassis and front suspension turrets

Pass 5 Sep 2015 131,693 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general surface corrosion on underside

o/s/r brake is slightly binding

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 122,700 miles

engine oil leak

steering box arm boot split

Pass 6 Sep 2013 115,807 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

tested in wet conditions

Fail 1 Sep 2012 108,433 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brakes ; slight drag n/s/r wheel , suspect brake

engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

engine oil leak

tow electrics have been checked , recommend check with own equipment

Pass 1 Sep 2012 108,433 miles

brakes ; slight drag n/s/r wheel , suspect brake

engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

engine oil leak

tow electrics have been checked , recommend check with own equipment

Pass 2 Sep 2011 99,314 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 92,559 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 3 Sep 2010 92,228 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 5 Sep 2009 78,316 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

steering idler damp

Pass 4 Jul 2008 65,419 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 55,928 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 55,928 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leaks

slightly damp around steering box

slightly low effort from horn

Pass 9 Jun 2006 47,313 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 47,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2005 37,142 miles

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

n/s/f drag link joint worn

o/s/f hub seal leaking

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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W854 RRV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W854 RRV, 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 W854 RRV registered?

W854 RRV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W854 RRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W854 RRV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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