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W656 PPF

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,149 mi
Last recorded166,149 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW656 PPF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2017 166,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis behind the spring (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play pitman arm swivel (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush swivel to rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis behind the spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens damaged and water in the lense (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 152,582 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 152,582 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 146,914 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 129,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 120,599 miles

welding repairs to offside and nearside rear of vehicle coated in undersill

Fail 21 Aug 2012 120,588 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 112,184 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 105,703 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 97,145 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 97,145 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 87,285 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 87,285 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 75,970 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 66,361 miles

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

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

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

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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W656 PPF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 2,487cc 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 W656 PPF, 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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W656 PPF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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