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W962 RCA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

129,908 mi
Last recorded129,908 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW962 RCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 129,908 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 123,665 miles

Slight brake judder on decelerometer brake test

Pass 6 Apr 2023 117,027 miles

Slight brake judder on road test

Pass 28 Apr 2022 111,359 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 105,277 miles

Slight brake judder on road test

Fail 20 Apr 2021 105,277 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Slight brake judder on road test

Pass 30 Apr 2020 101,253 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 94,017 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 91,700 miles

Front tyres cracking in sidewalls

Rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 4 May 2017 90,303 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 86,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 79,808 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 70,022 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 67,351 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 63,570 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 60,505 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 60,505 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 56,046 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 52,539 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 48,602 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 48,602 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 46,107 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 41,750 miles

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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W962 RCA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W962 RCA, 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 W962 RCA registered?

W962 RCA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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