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W798 OSO

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,227 mi
Last recorded146,227 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW798 OSO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 146,227 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 144,098 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 142,215 miles

Offside Front hydraulic hoses have signs of rubbing (at dsf inner arch)

Offside Rear hub has slight oil leak

all body outriggers are showing signs of corrosion

all hydraulic load assist/raise pipes are corroded

body at both rear wheel arches have signs of corrosion

damge to windscreen but obscured by instrument console

Fail 20 May 2016 141,997 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded small section of front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded front to rear flexy to chassis (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear small section from abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush roll bar "D" bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across rear axle area (need to be insulated too) (3.6.B.1)

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded front to rear flexy to chassis (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded from abs pump to front to rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front hydraulic hoses have signs of rubbing (at dsf inner arch)

Offside Rear hub has slight oil leak

all body outriggers are showing signs of corrosion

all hydraulic load assist/raise pipes are corroded

body at both rear wheel arches have signs of corrosion

damge to windscreen but obscured by instrument console

Pass 15 Jun 2015 137,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 28 May 2015 137,492 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside front tyre near limit.(worn on inner)

Pass 29 May 2014 202,272 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 23 May 2014 202,182 miles

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

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 21 May 2014 202,124 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear axle bump stops are missing

engine has oil leak

front diff pinion seal is leaking

offside and nearside rear axle seals are leaking

Pass 7 May 2013 114,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside front fog lamp not working

reverse lamp not working

Fail 7 May 2013 114,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front fog lamp not working

reverse lamp not working

Pass 17 May 2012 101,718 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 101,718 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 26 May 2011 92,148 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2011 92,148 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 87,902 miles

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

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

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

both wiper blades torn

Pass 20 May 2009 83,235 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2009 82,978 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

b pipe at rear flexi coated with copper ease

Pass 22 May 2008 76,271 miles

Slight weep from steering box pinion seal

Fail 16 May 2008 76,251 miles

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

Slight weep from steering box pinion seal

Pass 4 Dec 2006 61,327 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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W798 OSO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W798 OSO, 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 OSO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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