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W703 PCS

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

199,571 mi
Last recorded199,571 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW703 PCS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2022 199,571 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 195,160 miles

Steering box damp

Pass 9 Jan 2020 185,896 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 173,787 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 164,453 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 153,945 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 142,829 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank upper strap on chassy rusted off

near step coming a way

Fail 7 Jan 2016 142,829 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play on link bar to osf (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank upper strap on chassy rusted off

near step coming a way

wiper arms stif

Pass 2 Mar 2015 134,237 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 123,138 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 123,138 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 120,533 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 117,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 117,552 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 114,712 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 114,676 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 110,806 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 99,099 miles

chassis corroded

movement in o/s/f wheel bearing

movement in steering system

tested when wet

windscreen chipped

wipers poor

Fail 5 Feb 2009 99,099 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

chassis corroded

movement in o/s/f wheel bearing

movement in steering system

tested when wet

windscreen chipped

wipers poor

Pass 9 Oct 2007 80,400 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 70,625 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 66,747 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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W703 PCS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W703 PCS, 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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W703 PCS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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