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W503 PGD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,852 mi
Last recorded162,852 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW503 PGD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 162,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play X2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play X1 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 154,815 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 147,345 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 147,227 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 May 2017 138,724 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 138,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 131,419 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2015 125,040 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 125,040 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 118,742 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 110,977 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 110,977 miles

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 99,381 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 94,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2011 94,566 miles

Nearside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear propshalft donut broken up

Pass 12 May 2010 88,336 miles

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

front diff leaking

rear prop donut braking up

Fail 12 May 2010 88,336 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front diff leaking

rear prop donut braking up

Pass 16 May 2009 76,320 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2009 76,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 69,369 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 69,369 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 61,412 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 61,412 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 50,302 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 50,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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W503 PGD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W503 PGD, 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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W503 PGD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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