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W471 PLH

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,527 mi
Last recorded159,527 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW471 PLH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 159,527 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside front (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear chassis corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside front (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside front (2.7.4)

advisory engine cover fitted

advisory engine oil leak

advisory offside front windsceen cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2016 153,282 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 148,116 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 144,998 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 140,896 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 140,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 134,417 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 121,630 miles

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

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

n/s/r tail lamp brighter than o/s

o/s/f running lamp not working

Fail 2 Jul 2011 121,491 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

n/s/r tail lamp brighter than o/s

o/s/f running lamp not working

Pass 5 Jul 2010 112,618 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 106,059 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 106,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 100,394 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 91,001 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 78,265 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted. front no plate detoriated.

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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W471 PLH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W471 PLH, 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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W471 PLH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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