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W898 OAS

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,532 mi
Last recorded183,532 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW898 OAS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 183,532 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres close to legal limit

nearside front tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 13 Feb 2012 172,157 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 159,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

offside front bump stop missing

Pass 22 Jan 2010 146,330 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 123,937 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 114,131 miles

front and rear anti-roll bar adjuster hydraulic pipes.

parkbrake handle covering release button,n/s/r seatcatch broken,o/s/r brake hose ferrules,o/s/f bump stop missing,n/s/f and o/s/f brake hose ferrules corroded,n/s/f front to rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2007 114,131 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f and o/s/f brake hose ferrules corroded,n/s/f front to rear brake hose ferrules corroded,front and rear anti-roll bar adjuster hydraulic pipes,

parkbrake handle covering release button,n/s/r seatcatch broken,n/s/f headlamp glass cracked,o/s/r brake hose ferrules,o/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 13 Jul 2006 101,683 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 101,651 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2005 85,172 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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W898 OAS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W898 OAS, 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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W898 OAS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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