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X283 PJW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

201,554 mi
Last recorded201,554 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX283 PJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 201,554 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 193,180 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 172,745 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 166,568 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 166,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 157,109 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 157,045 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 145,033 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 145,033 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 145,008 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 131,555 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 131,523 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 121,611 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 121,526 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 107,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

water in nearside front fog lamp

Fail 17 Jun 2009 107,212 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

water in nearside front fog lamp

Pass 18 Jun 2008 91,642 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 91,636 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front fog lamp condensated

unable to check seat belts to folding seats in boot due to boot full

Pass 17 Apr 2007 72,797 miles

rear wiper deteriorated condition

Fail 15 Mar 2007 72,653 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nearside front headlamp washer missing and broken

rear wiper deteriorated condition

Pass 22 May 2006 68,289 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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X283 PJW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X283 PJW, 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 X283 PJW registered?

X283 PJW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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