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W988 YJN

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,816 mi
Last recorded168,816 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW988 YJN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 168,816 miles

Front crossmember corroded

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 168,801 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill end cap (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill end cap (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front crossmember

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 166,648 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both front body mounts corroded (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

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

front and rear hydraulic ram pipes leaking

Fail 5 Apr 2018 166,648 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both front body mounts corroded (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

front and rear hydraulic ram pipes leaking

Pass 4 Apr 2017 162,282 miles

1. Slight damage to front number plate. 2. Nearside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint dust cover becoming perished.

3. Offside front inner wing becoming corroded.

Pass 5 Apr 2016 157,773 miles

MISTING OF OIL AROUND FRONT ANTIROLL RAM

Fail 5 Apr 2016 157,772 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

MISTING OF OIL AROUND FRONT ANTIROLL RAM

Pass 10 Feb 2015 151,547 miles

1. Slight damage to front number plate. 2. Slight wear in nearside and offside lower ball joints. 3. Steering box damp, no leaks found at time of test.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 146,322 miles

Fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering lidler worn.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension hydraulic pipes corroded.

Suspension stiffening link arm ball joint gaiters splitting.

Pass 26 Jan 2013 141,175 miles

1. Rear brake discs becoming pitted. 2. Nearside rear tyre near legal limits. 3. Offside rear brake pads at m.o.t limits. 4. Slight play in nearside front track rod end.

5. Offside front tyre near legal limits. 6. Nearside front tyre at legal limits, worn on inside edge.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 132,826 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 132,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 128,163 miles

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

rear windscreen wiper not working

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 11 Aug 2009 124,735 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 123,137 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 118,952 miles

vin plate removed from slam panel prior to retest.

Fail 14 Dec 2007 118,904 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 107,606 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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W988 YJN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W988 YJN, 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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W988 YJN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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