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W798 YEC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,971 mi
Last recorded98,971 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW798 YEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2026 98,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 97,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 95,579 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 93,165 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 90,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 88,005 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 86,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/65r16109t (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 83,177 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 80,016 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 76,632 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 72,274 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 67,530 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 62,574 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 59,682 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 57,803 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Brake pipes & chassis undersealed not allowing full inspection

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 56,286 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 52,160 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 49,753 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 44,020 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 41,795 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 39,678 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 YEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YEC, 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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What year was W798 YEC registered?

W798 YEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 May 2000.

Is W798 YEC safe to buy?

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