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W498 PGD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,488 mi
Last recorded166,488 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW498 PGD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 166,488 miles
Fail 4 May 2026 166,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 158,850 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 158,448 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2019 109,152 miles

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

underside undercoated

Fail 16 Aug 2019 109,121 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting various body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front facing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear facing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing at servo mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear pads and disc have been overheated due to binding

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 106,410 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 104,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers fitted

fuel filter corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 102,064 miles

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

slight pull to left on braking

Pass 13 Aug 2015 99,574 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 96,702 miles

Advise o/s rear chassis leg starting to corrode but not to excess advise plating

Pass 12 Aug 2013 93,662 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 90,994 miles

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

Underbody,Chassis & brake pipes coated in underseal

Pass 22 Aug 2011 85,931 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 73,536 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 73,536 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 65,109 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 65,092 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front tyres wearing to limit

Pass 4 Jul 2008 49,326 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 49,312 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

brake pads worn

Pass 9 Jul 2007 36,484 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 29,461 miles

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

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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W498 PGD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W498 PGD, 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 W498 PGD registered?

W498 PGD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W498 PGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W498 PGD shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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