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W712 PJA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

152,316 mi
Last recorded152,316 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW712 PJA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 152,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 145,511 miles

Underside has slight corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2022 144,742 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside has slight corrosion including body mount outriggers

Pass 16 Mar 2021 143,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 139,491 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 139,491 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 135,960 miles

New rear chassis fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2018 135,037 miles

New rear chassis fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2018 135,037 miles

New rear chassis fitted

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 131,154 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 124,574 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 124,574 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 122,307 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 122,307 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 119,739 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 119,699 miles

Centre Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 113,215 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2011 106,735 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 103,404 miles

Both front shock absorber lower bushes very deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2009 100,054 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 93,847 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 92,203 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 87,504 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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W712 PJA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W712 PJA, 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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W712 PJA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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