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W231 PBY

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

107,482 mi
Last recorded107,482 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW231 PBY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2026 107,482 miles

All slightly underbody corroded

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

Fail 16 Aug 2026 107,482 miles

All slightly underbody corroded

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 106,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 104,866 miles

Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both ball joint dust cover Damaged (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 104,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Deteriorated / smearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Deteriorated / smearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light does not work.

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 104,092 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light does not work

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front blades are smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 103,279 miles

Front Diff.leaks seepage

Pass 6 Aug 2020 102,679 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 102,477 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 102,425 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 102,367 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all around (3.6.B.4e)

Rear all seats not in use.

Fail 11 Jul 2017 102,366 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre perished outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre perished outer wall. (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all around. (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2016 102,026 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 101,749 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 101,631 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 101,631 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 99,687 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 98,433 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2011 96,804 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 96,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 95,351 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 84,601 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 76,002 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 67,283 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 67,283 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 57,285 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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W231 PBY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 W231 PBY, 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 W231 PBY registered?

W231 PBY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 April 2000.

Is W231 PBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W231 PBY shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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