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W798 JPD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,794 mi
Last recorded140,794 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW798 JPD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 140,794 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 140,773 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 140,647 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 140,042 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 139,955 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 139,946 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 139,934 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Check strap loose

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 139,253 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 138,218 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Door strap loose

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 136,573 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All flexis (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 136,573 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Central Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All flexis (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres perished & cut & slightly out of shape

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

Nearside rear perished & cut & slightly out of shape

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 135,548 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 134,062 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 132,776 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 132,004 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 130,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f wheel arch corroded near brake pedal

Pass 15 Mar 2011 129,475 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 127,370 miles

surface corrosion to pedal area ok at time of test but may need attion soon

under vehicle corroded on surface but seems ok at time of test

Fail 6 Mar 2010 127,350 miles

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

surface corrosion to pedal area ok at time of test but may need attion soon

under vehicle corroded on surface but seems ok at time of test

Pass 17 Mar 2009 126,627 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2008 125,995 miles

Coolant leak

Rear number plate scruffy

Pass 19 Apr 2007 125,359 miles

o/s and n/s front top and bottom ball joints slight play

rear brake pipes rusting

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Apr 2006 116,239 miles

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

high level stop lamp inoperative

rear registration plate discolouring

Fail 12 Apr 2006 115,900 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

high level stop lamp inoperative

rear registration plate discolouring

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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W798 JPD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W798 JPD, 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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W798 JPD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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