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W598 AGJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

101,796 mi
Last recorded101,796 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW598 AGJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 101,796 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 95,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 95,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 85,307 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and mounts(most) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 85,307 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and mounts(most) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 80,136 miles

Front both lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Front lower support behind bumper corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Rear both bump stops missing

all brake hoses, ferrule ends corroded

all tyres showing signs of feathering on inner edges

Fail 19 Jul 2018 80,052 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Front lower support behind bumper corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both bump stops missing

all brake hoses, ferrule ends corroded

all tyres showing signs of feathering on inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2017 73,832 miles

Front auxiliary / cross member bar corroded.

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 67,717 miles

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

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 6 Jul 2016 67,705 miles

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)

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

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2015 62,062 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 56,595 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 54,045 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 50,476 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 49,705 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 16 Nov 2010 48,438 miles

a lot of surface corrosion to chassis and suspension

suspect diesel leak around fuel pump and bell housing

Pass 10 Nov 2009 46,567 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 45,416 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 45,416 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 43,516 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 3 Nov 2006 42,002 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2005 40,346 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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W598 AGJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W598 AGJ, 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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W598 AGJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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