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W983 PRV

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,349 mi
Last recorded149,349 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW983 PRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2020 149,349 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.12 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner arch chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear bumper corner is damaged

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner arch chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 143,296 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes

chassis corroded

nearside and offside front body mounts corroded

nearside and offside front floors and inner wheel arches corroded

tow bar removed at time of test

Fail 14 Aug 2019 143,279 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.12 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes

chassis corroded

nearside and offside front body mounts corroded

nearside and offside front floors and inner wheel arches corroded

tow bar removed at time of test

Pass 17 Sep 2018 136,635 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chassis corroded

nearside and offside front body mounts corroded

nearside and offside front floors and inner wheel arches corroded

nearside front headlamp aim poor

tow bar removed at time of test

Fail 13 Sep 2018 136,594 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit of 2.12 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with hazards (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with hazards (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting of chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chassis corroded

nearside and offside front body mounts corroded

nearside and offside front floors and inner wheel arches corroded

nearside front headlamp aim poor

Pass 14 Aug 2017 132,753 miles

corrosion to rear chassis and tow bar. No holes found

Pass 9 Sep 2016 128,099 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 122,388 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 120,352 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 116,631 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 112,587 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 107,939 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 103,281 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 99,131 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 99,131 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 95,318 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 90,318 miles

brake imbalance 21%

Pass 11 Sep 2006 86,225 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 81,912 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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W983 PRV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W983 PRV, 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 W983 PRV registered?

W983 PRV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W983 PRV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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