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W981 RGC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,497 mi
Last recorded122,497 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW981 RGC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 122,497 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 118,913 miles

o/s/f tyre cracked

Fail 9 Mar 2017 118,913 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2016 114,052 miles

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

Nearside Front head light losing pattern.

Nearside Front shock tower corroded.

Nearside Rear indicator lens broken but not showing white light.

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in side wall.

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

Offside Front shock tower corroded.

Offside Rear tyre cracked in side wall.

Offside mirror insecure.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak from engine.

oil leak front diff.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 112,163 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 112,162 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 107,933 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2014 107,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2013 100,290 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

diesel weeping from rear of head fuel pressure regulator

Pass 29 Nov 2011 88,813 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 77,050 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 57,704 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 44,486 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 44,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 35,745 miles

both front tyre treads on 1.6-2.0mm on inner edges

Pass 7 May 2006 25,828 miles
Fail 7 May 2006 25,828 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 24,000 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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W981 RGC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc 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 W981 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.

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What year was W981 RGC registered?

W981 RGC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 July 2000.

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