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V298 HES

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,931 mi
Last recorded162,931 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV298 HES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 162,931 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 159,688 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 159,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 156,085 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 156,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 153,423 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion behind top shocker mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

n/s and o/s rear bump stops missing

self levelling suspension pipes corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2015 153,416 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring hanger mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings tow bar mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

heavy surface corrosion to chassis

self leveling pipes corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2014 146,917 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

heavy surface corrosion to rear chassis

n/s and o/s rear bump stops missing

Pass 8 Dec 2014 146,917 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

heavy surface corrosion to rear chassis

n/s and o/s rear bump stops missing

Pass 21 Dec 2013 141,024 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 127,176 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 111,848 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 100,288 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 92,486 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front, non structual, cross member corroded through.

Rear suspension control pipes slightly corroded.

Surface corrosion to rear end of chassis rails.

Fail 5 Jan 2010 92,486 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front, non structual, cross member corroded through.

O/s/r outer side lamp doesnt work.

Rear suspension control pipes slightly corroded.

Surface corrosion to rear end of chassis rails.

Pass 12 Dec 2008 88,032 miles

Chassis towards rear corroded and scabby but is solid.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 88,007 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chassis towards rear corroded and scabby but is solid.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 79,331 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 69,811 miles

chassis rails corroding

Pass 24 May 2006 67,101 miles

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

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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V298 HES is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 V298 HES, 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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V298 HES is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 February 2000.

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