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W989 RBB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,027 mi
Last recorded119,027 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW989 RBB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 119,027 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 113,447 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 113,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

front brake imalance quite high (16%)

nearside front drive shaft has alot of play in outer oil seal, probably caused by wheel bearing play & probable source of oil leak

rear retractable seats & belts not tested as they cannot be erected without remouving carpet & items in rear compartment

Pass 20 Apr 2012 104,838 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 104,816 miles

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion to all chassis

Pass 11 Apr 2011 99,404 miles

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

all the chassi is becoming weak

Pass 13 Apr 2010 90,265 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 83,505 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 75,378 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak at n/s/r axle

Fail 7 Apr 2008 75,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak at n/s/r axle

Pass 14 Aug 2007 67,143 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 56,186 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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W989 RBB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W989 RBB, 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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W989 RBB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 June 2000.

Is W989 RBB safe to buy?

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