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W988 PGF

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,469 mi
Last recorded135,469 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW988 PGF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 135,469 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2019 135,469 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 132,476 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 132,414 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 132,355 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 132,293 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 132,289 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 132,289 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 132,002 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 124,529 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fluid leak from around power steering box closer inspection required

power steering fluid on min.

Fail 12 Jan 2012 124,528 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fluid leak from around power steering box closer inspection required

o/s front tyre worn to 3mm and worn on inner edge

power steering fluid on min.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 116,293 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 116,293 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear discs worn pads wearing low

Pass 15 Jan 2010 110,119 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 103,272 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 96,047 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 96,006 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 87,332 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 87,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 75,671 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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W988 PGF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W988 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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W988 PGF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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