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W698 HES

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,380 mi
Last recorded149,380 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW698 HES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 149,380 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 149,380 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 141,103 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 141,103 miles

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush front (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 132,217 miles

Vehicle underside corroded but solid

Fail 8 Jul 2014 132,215 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 127,097 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 125,469 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 125,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 122,094 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 122,074 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 May 2010 112,767 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 112,612 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 100,963 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f mirror cracked but still has clear view

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 2 Jun 2008 80,188 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 67,704 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 54,870 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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W698 HES is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W698 HES, 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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W698 HES is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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