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W868 PGU

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,555 mi
Last recorded120,555 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW868 PGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 120,555 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General under body corrosion and welding repairs to chassis

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 120,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings central area (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Corrosion on rear step area

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front fog lights not operating

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Rearmost seats not in vehicle at time of test so not able to fully inspect seat belts

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 9 Jun 2016 118,553 miles

Nearside Front chassis member corroded.

Offside Rear chassis member corroded.

Fail 25 May 2016 118,523 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded air suspension unit/shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front chassis member corroded.

front propshaft, rear universal joint badly worn.

Pass 14 May 2015 115,940 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

tested wet

Fail 14 May 2015 115,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

tested wet

Pass 24 Mar 2014 112,825 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 108,443 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2013 108,443 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2012 103,636 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 103,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 99,782 miles

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

chip in screen

Fail 23 Apr 2011 99,756 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 93,699 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 87,119 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 87,119 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 83,703 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 77,597 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2007 77,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 74,042 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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W868 PGU is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W868 PGU, 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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W868 PGU is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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