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W68 PTS

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,919 mi
Last recorded156,919 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW68 PTS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 156,919 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion at mounting bracket (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both chassis legs centres and rears have been welded and plated

Pass 30 Sep 2014 153,407 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 153,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 149,352 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 144,109 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 136,101 miles

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 129,951 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 129,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 126,303 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear fuel fillter corroded / n/s/f bottom ball joint boot burst

Fail 22 Jun 2009 126,300 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear fuel fillter corroded / n/s/f bottom ball joint boot burst

Pass 30 Jun 2008 112,395 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel pies corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2007 92,682 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 92,672 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 75,252 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 75,251 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W68 PTS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc 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 W68 PTS, 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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W68 PTS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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