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W976 RGC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

143,761 mi
Last recorded143,761 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW976 RGC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 143,761 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 143,346 miles

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 142,025 miles

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 137,300 miles

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Pass 11 Feb 2022 131,925 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 128,506 miles

GEARAL OIL LEAKS ENGINE AND GEARBOX

Pass 7 Feb 2020 125,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2019 121,898 miles

OFF/SIDE REAR BUMP STOP MISSING

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

STEERING DAMPER FIXING BOLT FOULING SUMP GUARD

Fail 14 Feb 2019 121,898 miles

OFF/SIDE REAR BUMP STOP MISSING

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

STEERING DAMPER FIXING BOLT FOULING SUMP GUARD

Pass 7 Jun 2017 112,272 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 110,128 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 105,796 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 101,454 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 98,212 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2013 97,971 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 95,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 88,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 77,973 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 71,519 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 70,796 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 67,862 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 64,891 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 62,650 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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W976 RGC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 W976 RGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W976 RGC registered?

W976 RGC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2000.

Is W976 RGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W976 RGC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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