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W892 PFS

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

165,386 mi
Last recorded165,386 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW892 PFS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 165,386 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 165,386 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 164,910 miles

All chassis showing signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Dec 2016 164,898 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing footwell - (chalked (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower wing panel loose (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower wing panel loose (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded along side fuel tank (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded radius arm - (chaked (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded radius arm - (chalked (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

All chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2015 163,181 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Offside Front Upper chassis bump stop missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all vehicle chassis surface corroded (6.1.B.2)

front mud gaurd brackets badly corroded

metal brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect

n/s/f/door mirror dameged

Fail 20 Nov 2015 163,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner wing section near abs brake pump (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near tow bar mounts (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind top shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner wing near servo under bonnet (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind top shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Offside Front Upper chassis bump stop missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all vehicle chassis surface corroded (6.1.B.2)

front mud gaurd brackets badly corroded

metal brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect

n/s/f/door mirror dameged

Pass 23 Jul 2014 160,537 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

f/o/s/tyre cracking on outer wal slightly

heavy surface rust on underside & chassis

n/s/ front & reartyres cracking on outer walls

Fail 22 Jul 2014 160,533 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

f/o/s/tyre cracking on outer wal slightly

n/s/ front & reartyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 15 Jun 2013 159,090 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 159,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 156,778 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 156,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 May 2011 142,695 miles

chassis very rusty

front protection cross beam corroded

fuel filter very rusty

Fail 10 May 2011 142,695 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

chassis very rusty

front protection cross beam corroded

fuel filter very rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2010 126,165 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Apr 2010 126,165 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Mar 2009 114,405 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 102,195 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 102,192 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 93,469 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 93,469 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 82,823 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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W892 PFS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W892 PFS, 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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W892 PFS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 April 2000.

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