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W546 PCV

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,027 mi
Last recorded155,027 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW546 PCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2016 155,027 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod on steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 146,724 miles

oil leak

rear chassis getting corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 222,711 miles

chassis getting corroded at rear

Fail 15 Aug 2014 222,711 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chassis getting corroded at rear

Pass 12 Aug 2013 130,874 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 126,149 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 118,328 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 109,272 miles

Both side steps corroded,

Front crossmember badley corroded.

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 109,269 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both side steps corroded,

Front crossmember badley corroded.

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 104,779 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 95,064 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 95,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 83,487 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 83,487 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 69,222 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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W546 PCV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W546 PCV, 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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W546 PCV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 July 2000.

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