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W298 HRM

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,015 mi
Last recorded193,015 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW298 HRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 193,015 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 186,289 miles

both front wheel arches and body mounts badly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2018 182,827 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 179,514 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

noted chassy has been repaired in places

Pass 5 Jul 2016 175,150 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides slightly worn (2.7.4)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all chassis corroded (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear brake pipe mount corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 175,149 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides rear bump stops missing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides slightly worn (2.7.4)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all chassis corroded (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear brake pipe mount corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

brakes not tested due to corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2015 168,965 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

general corrosion to chassis/ bulkhead

o/s/r tyre is worn on the edge

Pass 10 Jun 2014 162,147 miles

Oil leak

damage to lower windscreen

Pass 16 May 2013 150,804 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 141,579 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2011 128,713 miles

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

rear bump stops missing

Pass 9 Jun 2010 126,018 miles

n/s/f stableiser corroading but is not load bearing

Fail 12 May 2010 125,988 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear indicators and fog lamps coulored over

slight corosion through out and front valance coroded

Pass 19 Mar 2009 115,147 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 102,945 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 91,721 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

high level brake light not working

Pass 1 Mar 2006 81,391 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 81,390 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 HRM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W298 HRM, 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 W298 HRM registered?

W298 HRM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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