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W61 PLC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

171,300 mi
Last recorded171,300 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW61 PLC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 171,300 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 167,597 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 21 Feb 2018 167,561 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 154,327 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 141,360 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 139,065 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 138,183 miles

drivers seat slight play in base

pads all round gettin low

Pass 31 Jan 2012 136,603 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 135,532 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 134,242 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 134,242 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 121,096 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 104,751 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 88,445 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 72,238 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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W61 PLC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 W61 PLC, 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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W61 PLC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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