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W704 PCS

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

109,320 mi
Last recorded109,320 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW704 PCS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 109,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 103,462 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 95,001 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

underbody , suspension and chassis corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2018 94,578 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 93,300 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 91,212 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 88,948 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 86,600 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2013 83,990 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 81,419 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 78,833 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 76,413 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 73,422 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 72,638 miles

oil leak

slight play steering box drop arm first bush

Pass 24 May 2007 63,565 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 63,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 62,321 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 62,321 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Feb 2006 55,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 55,743 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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W704 PCS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W704 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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W704 PCS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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