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W659 PBO

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,188 mi
Last recorded197,188 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW659 PBO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 197,188 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 197,166 miles

Nearside 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))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 196,533 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 196,533 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 189,223 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 180,035 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 180,034 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 168,928 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 156,244 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 144,220 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 133,806 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 126,887 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear chassis rusty

Pass 13 May 2011 116,416 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/r bump stop missing.

Pass 13 May 2010 105,082 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/r bump stop missing.

slight leak from n/s/r axle.

Fail 13 May 2010 105,082 miles

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/r bump stop missing.

slight leak from n/s/r axle.

Pass 13 May 2009 91,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear antiroll bars rusty

o\s\n\s\ chassis rusty

o\s\r bump stop missing

Pass 14 May 2008 78,959 miles

Oil leak

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

boot seats folded away seat belts not checked.

covers on outer sills obstructing view.

o/s/r bump stop missing.

Fail 13 May 2008 78,921 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

boot seats folded away seat belts not checked.

covers on outer sills obstructing view.

o/s/r bump stop missing.

Pass 15 May 2007 63,921 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 May 2007 63,910 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 May 2006 50,759 miles

o\s\n\s\r\ tyres wearing on inside edge

oil leak

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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W659 PBO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W659 PBO, 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 W659 PBO registered?

W659 PBO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W659 PBO safe to buy?

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