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W998 KJL

2000 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

198,121 mi
Last recorded198,121 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW998 KJL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 198,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 193,930 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 193,593 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2016 189,144 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

centre to rear exhaust flanges corroded heavily

nearside and offside rear mud guards insecure

nearside rear chassis rail corroded by fuel tank

Pass 25 Nov 2015 182,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasssis rail by torque arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

body mounting on offside rear chassis rail corroded heavily

nearside front brake flexi mounting worn

nearside rear chassis rail corroded heavily

Pass 24 Nov 2014 174,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 174,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 166,879 miles

front torsion bar is corroded

hand brake just in limit

Fail 26 Nov 2013 166,879 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

front torsion bar is corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2012 156,149 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 156,149 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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 n/s/f hub

Pass 12 Oct 2011 143,584 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 131,993 miles

Brake disc(s) FRONT lipped edges and slight score BUT NOT in such a condition that it is seriously weakened

Coolant leak

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

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

NOTE * REMOVE O/S & N/S BULBS IN INDICATOR LENS - THIS GIVES AN IMPRESSION THAT YOU HAVE UINDICATED ON WHEN SIDE(POSITIONING) LIGHT(S) ARE ON

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Oil leaks - Engine/Gearbox and transfer box

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under body heavily undersealed

Wiper blade - slight split end N/S passenger front

Pass 11 Sep 2009 119,333 miles

n/s/f shock lower bush slightly worn

Fail 8 Sep 2009 119,333 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f shock lower bush slightly worn

Pass 3 Oct 2008 110,197 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 110,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 104,188 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 96,885 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 90,817 miles

all discs and pads getting down

rear tyres getting down

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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W998 KJL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W998 KJL, 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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W998 KJL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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