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W103 PDM

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,110 mi
Last recorded112,110 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW103 PDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2026 112,110 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 111,944 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bushes to body mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 105,625 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front body mount corroded

Nearside Rear brake backplate heavily corroded

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 100,936 miles

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered with under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis covered with under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 100,927 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered with under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis covered with under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 95,478 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 95,477 miles

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

Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play on steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 89,307 miles

chassis corroding

Fail 6 Feb 2018 89,307 miles

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

chassis corroding

Pass 14 Feb 2017 82,982 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 75,651 miles

all tyres cracking/perished

Pass 17 Jan 2015 68,174 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 66,904 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 66,901 miles

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

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 16 Feb 2012 66,639 miles

front brake pads becoming low

n/s/rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Feb 2011 63,634 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 63,634 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 60,275 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 60,269 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 56,617 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 52,253 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 47,433 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 41,436 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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W103 PDM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W103 PDM, 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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W103 PDM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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