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A8 RYT

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

199,016 mi
Last recorded199,016 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 RYT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 199,016 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

whole underside of vehicle covered in under body wax

Pass 10 Oct 2022 193,524 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on the inside of fuel tant (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

whole underside of vehicle covered in a coat of wax oil making inspection difficult

Pass 15 Oct 2021 186,880 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 186,585 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 179,306 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 179,291 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 169,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 169,710 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cuts to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 160,429 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 152,805 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 145,776 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 145,749 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 134,614 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 125,385 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 116,059 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 108,774 miles

Crack in windscreen but not in drivers view

Pass 26 Sep 2011 99,765 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 90,753 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 81,943 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 73,872 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 64,980 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 64,980 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 59,183 miles

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

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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A8 RYT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 A8 RYT, 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 A8 RYT registered?

A8 RYT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is A8 RYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 RYT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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