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W698 UGF

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

83,078 mi
Last recorded83,078 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW698 UGF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 83,078 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 77,258 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

NSF and NSR bumper sections both damaged, but unlikely to cause injury

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 77,258 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested No friction material remaining on the osf brake pads (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

NSF and NSR bumper sections both damaged, but unlikely to cause injury

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 71,891 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 71,891 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Rocker cover at the rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 67,637 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 67,622 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.21 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 63,424 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 60,503 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 60,497 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.181 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 59,135 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 59,134 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 54,787 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 54,787 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 51,913 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 41,267 miles

suspension mil on

suspension ride height system pump bypassed

Fail 27 Jan 2017 41,265 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt hub (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

suspension mil on

suspension ride height system pump bypassed

Coolant leak ()

coolant level low

suspension fluid level below minimum

Pass 22 Dec 2015 36,072 miles

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

suspension mil on

Fail 21 Dec 2015 36,072 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking box (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant leak

suspension mil on

Pass 18 Dec 2014 30,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

coolant low

Fail 17 Dec 2014 30,761 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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

coolant low

Pass 9 Dec 2013 24,844 miles

both front wiper blades split

centre brake light not working

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 24,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front wiper blades split

centre brake light not working

Pass 9 Nov 2012 20,883 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 20,835 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 20,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 19,877 miles

signs off a coolant leak

Fail 24 Sep 2008 19,593 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

signs off a coolant leak

Pass 19 Oct 2007 15,504 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 15,481 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 14,278 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 UGF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 UGF, 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 UGF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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