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W298 GOC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

211,899 mi
Last recorded211,899 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW298 GOC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 211,899 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 211,355 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 211,310 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 207,888 miles

Chassis and body underside covered in waxoil

Nearside Front Body mount repaired from inside vehicle

Nearside Rear Chassis leg repaired

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

Offside Rear Chassis leg repaired

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 207,888 miles

Chassis and body underside covered in waxoil

Nearside Front Body mount repaired from inside vehicle

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Chassis leg repaired

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

Offside Rear Chassis leg repaired

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm Nut loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 203,629 miles

oil leaks

Fail 3 Jan 2020 203,629 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leaks

Pass 7 Jan 2019 196,773 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2018 196,773 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 191,357 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 181,188 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 181,188 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front cross rail ?bumper saver rusted through

o/s & n/s side sill steps rusted through

o/s&n/s rear bump stops missing

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2016 176,705 miles

front cross rail behind front bumper rusted through

Fail 23 Mar 2016 176,705 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2 places (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front cross rail behind front bumper rusted through

Pass 26 Mar 2015 172,615 miles

front radiator crossmember rusted through

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2015 172,615 miles

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

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

front radiator crossmember rusted through

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2014 164,525 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front tyres close to limit

Fail 24 Mar 2014 164,525 miles

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front tyres close to limit

Fail 22 Mar 2013 155,026 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 155,026 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 145,101 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 145,101 miles

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)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 131,164 miles

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 tyres close to limit

Pass 7 Mar 2011 131,164 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 12 Mar 2010 122,059 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 122,059 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

front nearside fog light surround missing

front screen damaged

rear step rusty & broken near pivot

Pass 20 Mar 2009 109,053 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 95,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2007 86,690 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 74,985 miles

dampness around the rear fuel filter

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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W298 GOC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W298 GOC, 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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W298 GOC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 July 2000.

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