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W899 RLD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

152,562 mi
Last recorded152,562 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW899 RLD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 152,562 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 152,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

nearside outer cv boot damp with grease

stone chip in windscreen

surface corrosion in most brake pipes and hose ferrules

very heavy surface corrosion in prescribed / none prescribed areas and suspension components

wear/corrosion front brake disc faces and with some brake bind nearside front brake

Pass 8 Jul 2020 149,765 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

heavy surface corrosion in prescribed areas and body mountings/areas

offside outer cv boot damp with grease

stone chips in windscreen

wear/corrosion front and rear brake disc faces

Pass 11 Apr 2019 145,122 miles

antiroll bar fluid pipes surface corrosion and damp , slight play in offside front wheel bearing

heavy surface corrosion in chassis of vehicle and most suspension components

nearside/offside rear body mountings corroded

stone chips in windscreen , warning light on dash

surface corrosion in most brake pipes and brake hose ferrules

wear/corrosion in front and rear brake disc faces , engine oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2018 140,752 miles

heavy surface corrosion in vehicle chassis , rear fluid antiroll bar pipes surface corrosion and damp

stone chips in windscreen , wear/corrosion in front and rear brake disc faces

surface corrosion in most brake and fuel pipes

Fail 9 Apr 2018 140,752 miles

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

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

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

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

heavy surface corrosion in vehicle chassis , rear fluid antiroll bar pipes surface corrosion and damp

stone chips in windscreen , wear/corrosion in front and rear brake disc faces

surface corrosion in most brake and fuel pipes

Pass 12 Apr 2017 136,958 miles

heavy surface corrosion in rear chassis , some wear/corrosion in all brake disc faces

some play in offside track rod end

stone chip in windscreen , most brake pipes and fuel lines surface corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2017 136,958 miles

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

heavy surface corrosion in rear chassis , some wear/corrosion in all brake disc faces

some play in offside track rod end

stone chip in windscreen , most brake pipes and fuel lines surface corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2016 134,212 miles

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

engine damp with oil , wear/corrosion in all brake discs

some imbalance front brakes nearside lower effort 26%

stone chips in windscreen

surface corrosion in vehicle chassis , surface corrosion in rear fuel pipes and most brake pipes

Fail 14 Apr 2016 134,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine damp with oil , wear/corrosion in all brake discs

some imbalance front brakes nearside lower effort 26%

stone chips in windscreen

surface corrosion in vehicle chassis , surface corrosion in rear fuel pipes and most brake pipes

Fail 16 Apr 2015 131,918 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust centre section becoming poor in condition with corrosion,Stone chips in windscreen

prescribed and none prescribed areas inc chassis surface corrosion,Engine damp with oil

wear/corrosion rear brake disc faces,Front brake disc faces heavy wear/corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2015 131,918 miles

exhaust centre section becoming poor in condition with corrosion,Stone chips in windscreen

prescribed and none prescribed areas inc chassis surface corrosion,Engine damp with oil

wear/corrosion rear brake disc faces,Front brake disc faces heavy wear/corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2014 129,032 miles

offside front steering track rod end shows very slight play

Fail 3 Apr 2014 129,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front steering track rod end shows very slight play

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Apr 2013 125,293 miles

corrosion wear brake discs

corrsion main brake pipes

exhaust front pipe flex section poor condition movement at flex

offside and nearside rear shockabsorbers slightly reduced damping effort

rear wiper blade split

screw in nearside rear tyre centre tread area

Fail 16 Apr 2013 125,291 miles

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

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

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

corrosion wear brake discs

corrsion main brake pipes

exhaust front pipe flex section poor condition movement at flex

offside and nearside rear shockabsorbers slightly reduced damping effort

rear wiper blade split

screw in nearside rear tyre centre tread area

Pass 11 Apr 2012 121,777 miles

Centre stop light

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2012 121,777 miles

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

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

Centre stop light

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2011 111,926 miles

Centre rear stop light

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2011 111,926 miles

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)

Centre rear stop light

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2010 98,092 miles

Engine oil leak

O/S/F tyre perished/cracked

Fail 12 Apr 2010 98,092 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F tyre perished/cracked

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 93,741 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 87,763 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 80,512 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2006 72,480 miles

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

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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W899 RLD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W899 RLD, 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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W899 RLD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 May 2000.

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