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W891 RKS

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,051 mi
Last recorded141,051 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW891 RKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 141,051 miles

Brake pedal appears to have long travel on Ist application (brake readings are good)

NSF wheel bearing has slight noise on rotation

OS wing mirror slightly loose

OSF brake disc back plate missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension pipes corroded

Suspension units have small weaps of oil

Tow bar wiring socket loose

Pass 6 Dec 2016 140,282 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

front halfshaft seals leaking

sills corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2015 135,198 miles

CHASSIS DISPLAYING AREAS OF CORROSION ACCEPTABLE WHEN PRESENTED FOR TEST

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Pass 4 Dec 2014 131,984 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front axle leaking oil (both ends)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer wall

Fail 21 Nov 2014 131,968 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front axle leaking oil (both ends)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 12 Nov 2013 127,738 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 121,854 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 118,040 miles

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

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

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

chassis showing signs of corrosion in all suspension and tow bar perscribed areas

power steering box has a slight weep from shaft seal

Pass 30 Nov 2010 114,993 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 114,993 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 110,081 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2009 110,081 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2008 107,222 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

n/s & o/s chassis corroded.

n/s headlamp lens damaged.

Fail 20 Feb 2008 107,222 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

n/s & o/s chassis corroded.

n/s headlamp lens damaged.

Pass 4 May 2007 97,922 miles

Front to rear suspension pipes corroded.

Fail 26 Apr 2007 97,221 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front to rear suspension pipes corroded.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 3 May 2006 86,618 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 86,259 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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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W891 RKS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W891 RKS, 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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W891 RKS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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