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W98 LSC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,241 mi
Last recorded157,241 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW98 LSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 157,241 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 May 2015 157,241 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 May 2014 142,157 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 142,157 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 137,681 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 130,620 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 126,562 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

slight damage to offside rear seat belt

slight play both front lower ball joints

slight windscreen damage to windscreen zone b

surface corrosion to offside rear chassis areas

Pass 30 Apr 2011 126,562 miles

slight damage to offside rear seat belt

slight play both front lower ball joints

slight windscreen damage to windscreen zone b

surface corrosion to offside rear chassis areas

Pass 15 May 2010 113,162 miles

slight dampness around steering box area

Fail 8 May 2010 113,155 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 May 2009 105,323 miles

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

O/S/R and N/S/R suspension bump stops missing.

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 105,323 miles

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

O/S/R and N/S/R suspension bump stops missing.

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

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

Fail 8 May 2008 98,690 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2008 98,690 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2007 87,528 miles

slight dampness around steering box slight play o/side track rod end

Pass 12 May 2006 75,142 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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W98 LSC 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 62.5%.

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 W98 LSC, 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 W98 LSC registered?

W98 LSC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W98 LSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W98 LSC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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