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W981 PGF

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,330 mi
Last recorded109,330 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW981 PGF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 109,330 miles

air bag lite does not illuminate

n/s rear wheel inside edge heavilly contaminated diff oil /brake fluid needs further investigation

Fail 1 Jun 2017 109,330 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' selotape (8.3.1b)

air bag lite does not illuminate

n/s rear wheel inside edge heavilly contaminated diff oil /brake fluid needs further investigation

Pass 25 Jun 2016 106,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play first link (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 106,095 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play first link (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 May 2015 101,098 miles

n/s rear axle seal leaking not excessive

Fail 23 May 2015 101,848 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

n/s rear axle seal leaking not excessive

Pass 3 Jun 2014 96,219 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 96,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2013 93,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 18 May 2013 93,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 86,070 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 79,905 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 79,905 miles

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

Nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 7 Dec 2009 71,766 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 62,702 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 60,246 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 58,034 miles

nail at nearside front tyre

nail at offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2006 56,007 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 54,345 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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W981 PGF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W981 PGF, 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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W981 PGF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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