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W501 PFS

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

168,757 mi
Last recorded168,757 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW501 PFS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2019 168,757 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed and inadiquitley repaired

Pass 13 Jul 2018 165,834 miles

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

vehicle underside heavily corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2018 165,823 miles

Central Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced welded plate loose (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

vehicle underside heavily corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2017 162,038 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all radius arms (2.4.G.2)

both rear bump stops missing

corrosion forming vehicle underside

various oil leaks

Fail 21 Jul 2017 162,017 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer holed and blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer chassis area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis area behind fuel filter area (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint steering box (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all radius arms (2.4.G.2)

both rear bump stops missing

various oil leaks

Pass 18 Jul 2016 157,030 miles

heavy corrosion to vehicle chassis and under body

oil leak engine gearbox area

rear bump stops missing

Fail 8 Jul 2016 156,978 miles

Fuel tank insecure tank strap insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis section (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis by rear body mount area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top shocker mount area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by fuel filter area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis section by rear body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top shocker mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (5.2.6)

Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint watts linkage (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

heavy corrosion to vehicle chassis and under body

oil leak engine gearbox area

rear bump stops missing

Pass 5 Aug 2015 153,000 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

corrosion forming to underside and chassis area

Fail 31 Jul 2015 152,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

corrosion forming to underside and chassis area

Pass 21 Jul 2014 141,172 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 140,884 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 127,731 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 127,415 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 115,614 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 107,917 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jul 2011

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 101,455 miles

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

advise surface corrosion o/s and n/s rear chassis

Fail 23 Jul 2010 101,455 miles

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

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

advise surface corrosion o/s and n/s rear chassis

Fail 31 Jul 2009 94,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise surface corrosion o/s and n/s rear chassis

Pass 31 Jul 2009 94,432 miles

advise surface corrosion o/s and n/s rear chassis

Pass 18 Jul 2008 87,899 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 80,378 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 25 Jul 2006 71,131 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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W501 PFS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 W501 PFS, 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 W501 PFS registered?

W501 PFS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W501 PFS shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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