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W973 PSC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,620 mi
Last recorded165,620 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW973 PSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 165,620 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 152,443 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 152,443 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 139,827 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 139,827 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 131,769 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 124,259 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 124,259 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 120,286 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 111,961 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2009 111,961 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 106,955 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 95,142 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 95,141 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

various metal brake pipes have advanced but not exccesive corrosion.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 83,561 miles

both o/s and n/s rear brake pipes begining to corode.

n/s rear tyre wearing low, centre tread area.

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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W973 PSC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W973 PSC, 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 W973 PSC registered?

W973 PSC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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