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W652 PHW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

179,170 mi
Last recorded179,170 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW652 PHW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 179,170 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 176,775 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2024 175,061 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 172,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 170,101 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

minor corrosion to underside

Pass 28 Apr 2021 167,985 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

minor corrosion to underside

multiple welding repairs covered in underseal to underside

Pass 13 Mar 2019 160,184 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 155,783 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 130,201 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 130,201 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 128,543 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 115,734 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 115,734 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 106,645 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 106,427 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 96,145 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 93,734 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 93,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 74,308 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 54,372 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 53,622 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 51,516 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 47,358 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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W652 PHW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W652 PHW, 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 W652 PHW registered?

W652 PHW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W652 PHW safe to buy?

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