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W451 PJA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

159,520 mi
Last recorded159,520 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW451 PJA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 159,520 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 157,220 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 154,691 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 154,690 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 145,477 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 145,475 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 144,712 miles

Nearside rear chassis leg cracked and corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2012 134,352 miles

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

o/s rear chassis slight corroshion

Pass 9 Aug 2011 126,526 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 126,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside fronr discs worn and lipped

Pass 11 Aug 2010 117,597 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 117,597 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 103,330 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 103,315 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 89,028 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 83,494 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 83,493 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 76,796 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 76,728 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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W451 PJA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 W451 PJA, 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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W451 PJA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 June 2000.

Is W451 PJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W451 PJA shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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