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W726 PHO

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

161,343 mi
Last recorded161,343 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW726 PHO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 161,343 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Started to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some corrosion to the underside of the car

Pass 5 May 2022 159,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear chassis has some surface corrosion

rear wheel arch's corroded causing mud flaps to move (still secure)

Pass 6 May 2021 156,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 16 Apr 2021 156,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch- engine bay under abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2020 156,718 miles

Minor oil leak from gearbox

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 156,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Minor oil leak from gearbox

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Spare wheel tyre crack-perishing

Pass 2 Apr 2019 156,463 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 155,100 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 155,095 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 152,306 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 152,290 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both front lower (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 149,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight Coolant Leak

Slight oil leak from transmission

Pass 20 Mar 2015 144,875 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 136,650 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 136,650 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 128,915 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 128,564 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 121,762 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 112,716 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 103,618 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 103,618 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 94,415 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 86,926 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 77,134 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 66,185 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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W726 PHO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W726 PHO, 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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W726 PHO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 April 2000.

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