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W72 PDS

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,213 mi
Last recorded98,213 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW72 PDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 98,213 miles

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

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

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

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

no tow bar fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Mar 2015 93,457 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 91,709 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 90,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 90,420 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 84,204 miles

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

front and rear brake discs showing signs of wear and corrosion

rear door handle lever sticking. cover missing from nearside rear outer door handle

Fail 10 Oct 2011 84,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs showing signs of wear and corrosion

rear door handle lever sticking. cover missing from nearside rear outer door handle

Pass 26 Apr 2010 79,690 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel water level warning light on.

o/s front running light inop.

pass. wiper slight smear

Fail 26 Apr 2010 79,690 miles

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

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

Oil leak

fuel water level warning light on.

o/s front running light inop.

pass. wiper slight smear

Pass 22 Apr 2009 74,561 miles

oil leak from gearbox/transfer box area

slight condensation in nearside front headlight not effecting aim or pattern

Fail 22 Apr 2009 74,558 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak from gearbox/transfer box area

slight condensation in nearside front headlight not effecting aim or pattern

Pass 25 Feb 2008 69,946 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 69,946 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 66,122 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 66,113 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2006 60,774 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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W72 PDS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W72 PDS, 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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W72 PDS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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