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W945 PGW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

216,392 mi
Last recorded216,392 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW945 PGW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 216,392 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all 4 body mounts corroded offside rear body mounts corroded/breaking away (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn has movement side to side (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded in various areas and covered in underseal limited inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension hydraulic pipes corroded

parking brake just met requirement 16% my require adjust or repair

Fail 8 Dec 2022 216,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded engine bay where ABS pump is mounted wheel arch marked (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all 4 body mounts corroded offside rear body mounts corroded/breaking away (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn has movement side to side (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded in various areas and covered in underseal limited inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension hydraulic pipes corroded

parking brake just met requirement 16% my require adjust or repair

Fail 30 Sep 2021 216,365 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Both ball joints in front drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension hydraulic pipes heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Side/brake light unit lens cracked

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Indicator lens cracked

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 211,133 miles

All suspension hydraulic pipes heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Brake light lens cracked

Offside Rear Indicator lens cracked

Rear most seats not fitted at time of test

Steering box has misting of fluid

Fail 16 Oct 2020 211,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All suspension hydraulic pipes heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Brake light lens cracked

Offside Rear Indicator lens cracked

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear most seats not fitted at time of test

Steering box has misting of fluid

Windscreen wiper blade defective both rubbers split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 201,547 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 192,529 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 181,885 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2016 174,306 miles

chassi very rusty

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 165,912 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2014 154,453 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 145,779 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 139,176 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 134,034 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 129,267 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2009 123,369 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 117,423 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 117,408 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 Apr 2007 109,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 109,299 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 100,398 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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W945 PGW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W945 PGW, 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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W945 PGW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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