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W498 PHW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,739 mi
Last recorded192,739 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW498 PHW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 192,739 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 188,452 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 183,985 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 183,985 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 183,748 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rust around vehicle

underside of vehicle covered in mud - unable to carry out full inspection

Fail 18 Dec 2020 183,746 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre has parts Incorrectly seated on the wheel rim

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlamps lose

rust around vehicle

unable to open fuel flap

underside of vehicle covered in mud - unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 21 Nov 2019 183,299 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre has parts Incorrectly seated on the wheel rim

Fail 20 Nov 2019 183,295 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury lamp area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front side lights flickering (4.2.3 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre has parts Incorrectly seated on the wheel rim

Pass 22 Nov 2018 181,734 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 175,238 miles

Offside Rear splits in side wall no cords showing

Fail 2 Nov 2017 175,238 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear splits in side wall no cords showing

Pass 24 Nov 2016 175,061 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper and lower swivel points (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 175,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint snapped upper ball joint off of link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose locking wheel nut the rest were loose but have been torqued up and rest of the wheels were checked as well cant find locking wheel nut (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper and lower swivel points (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 174,578 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 167,478 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 166,881 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Fail 30 Sep 2014 166,881 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 29 Jul 2013 163,417 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Aug 2012 159,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/r tyre starting to perish on inner wall

Pass 27 Jul 2011 153,890 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 151,906 miles

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

steering arm fouls on steering guard

Pass 15 May 2009 149,167 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 148,782 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 135,506 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 135,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 121,664 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 111,622 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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W498 PHW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W498 PHW, 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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W498 PHW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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