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W298 YFC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,765 mi
Last recorded73,765 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW298 YFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 73,765 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 73,503 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 70,770 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 68,312 miles

n/s/f G arm rear bush deteriorated

play n/s track rod end

play n/s/ steering arm ball joint

rear brake pads on limit (borderline)

slight play both front anti-roll bar linkages

Pass 10 Apr 2015 67,225 miles

1.slight play in n/s front upper and lower balljoints

Fail 10 Apr 2015 67,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

1.slight play in n/s front upper and lower balljoints

Pass 31 May 2014 66,950 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 May 2013 66,582 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 66,575 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2012 65,768 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 60,472 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 50,413 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 47,420 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 47,420 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 44,420 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2008 44,420 miles

Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2007 40,532 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2007 40,532 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 37,804 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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W298 YFC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YFC, 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 YFC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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