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W98 UDM

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,946 mi
Last recorded138,946 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 138,946 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion footwell (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Aug 2017 138,946 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion footwell (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 138,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Body has slight corrosion Footwells (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 132,355 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both turret mounts (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion footwell (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 132,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both turret mounts (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion footwell (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 120,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2015 120,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 113,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2014 113,473 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 106,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear bump stops missing

Fail 12 Jun 2013 106,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear bump stops missing

Fail 20 Jun 2012 102,967 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 102,967 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 97,957 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 97,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 93,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear chassis legs corroded, not considered excessive

side steps corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2010 93,184 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear chassis legs corroded, not considered excessive

side steps corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2009 86,420 miles

could not check rear seatbelts as they are folded down with items on top

Pass 3 Jun 2008 79,318 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 63,665 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 56,688 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 UDM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UDM, 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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W98 UDM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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