MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,931 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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
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
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
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
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
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.
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.
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)
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)
chassis rails corroding
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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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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