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W601 PLB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,363 mi
Last recorded142,363 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW601 PLB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 142,363 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of middle exhaust box has small leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 142,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Next to fuel tank (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of middle exhaust box has small leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Next to fuel tank (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 129,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 129,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 121,488 miles

nearside front axle leaking oil

Pass 14 Jan 2016 107,308 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 101,965 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 94,180 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 94,180 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 86,279 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 85,833 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 75,875 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 63,358 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 62,864 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 54,809 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2010 54,809 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 46,040 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 May 2009 46,032 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2008 38,923 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 29,604 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 16,808 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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W601 PLB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W601 PLB, 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 W601 PLB registered?

W601 PLB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2000.

Is W601 PLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W601 PLB shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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