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W843 PKS

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,096 mi
Last recorded82,096 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW843 PKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 82,096 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 80,911 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 79,883 miles

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

whole under side surface corroson

Pass 16 Dec 2022 79,610 miles

under side painted

Pass 14 Dec 2021 79,207 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chassis corroded n/s rear

Pass 23 Dec 2020 78,614 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2019 77,822 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated little hole in bottom ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 77,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Under body corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2018 77,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Under body corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2017 76,590 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 76,574 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper area (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 75,667 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 72,639 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 67,913 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 67,909 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

off side rear tyre and near side rear tyre cracking to tread side walls but not tho to cords

Pass 7 Jun 2013 66,780 miles

4x tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 66,665 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 65,892 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 65,892 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 65,242 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 63,392 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 63,388 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 30 May 2008 62,632 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 61,682 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 60,593 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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W843 PKS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W843 PKS, 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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What year was W843 PKS registered?

W843 PKS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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