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W898 VCP

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

249,264 mi
Last recorded249,264 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW898 VCP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 249,264 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 244,528 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

WATTS LINKAGE AT REAR HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 18 Jun 2018 240,722 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 237,127 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 231,843 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 218,132 miles

minor oil leak @ front diff input seal

minor oil leak @ transfer box

Pass 30 May 2014 207,682 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 201,696 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 201,686 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 191,884 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 178,106 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

gearbox output seal leaking

gearbox output seal leaking (to front )

Pass 3 Mar 2010 158,860 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2009 138,893 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 116,378 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 85,211 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 77,218 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 VCP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VCP, 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 VCP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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