MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,956 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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 Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
both rear discs slightly worn
o/s/f flexi hose insecure
slight leak at power steering box
slight leak at steering dampre
small cut in off side rear tyre
o/s/r tyre tread worn on inside
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W78 PDS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 W78 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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W78 PDS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2000.
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