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W962 PGW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

110,615 mi
Last recorded110,615 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW962 PGW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 110,615 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 110,605 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2022 106,471 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

surface corrosion on chassis

Fail 10 Aug 2022 106,469 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 27 Jul 2021 99,041 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

surface corrosion on chassis and suspension components

Fail 27 Jul 2021 99,041 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

surface corrosion on chassis and suspension components

Pass 3 Aug 2020 91,976 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 91,955 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2019 85,475 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 85,423 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 84,615 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 83,893 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 83,893 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 81,951 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 78,672 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 78,672 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 71,659 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 69,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

scuffing & cracking to nearside front tyre

Fail 3 Jul 2009 63,384 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Oil leak

power steering pipes damp

Pass 3 Jul 2009 63,384 miles

Oil leak

power steering pipes damp

Pass 30 Jun 2008 57,410 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 May 2007 49,212 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 49,187 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 43,215 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 43,215 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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W962 PGW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 W962 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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What year was W962 PGW registered?

W962 PGW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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