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W998 RBD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

445,393 mi
Last recorded445,393 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW998 RBD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 445,393 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 445,391 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 423,839 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 394,078 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 358,278 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 339,847 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 304,751 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 287,428 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 259,807 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 242,915 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 226,817 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 213,104 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 200,662 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 186,959 miles

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

offside rear door lock hard to open

Pass 16 Dec 2010 170,892 miles

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

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

handbrake travel on limits

Fail 15 Dec 2010 170,831 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel on limits

Pass 4 Nov 2009 149,888 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 149,885 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 136,661 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 124,266 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 106,990 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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W998 RBD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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The MOT history for W998 RBD shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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