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W998 RGC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

213,992 mi
Last recorded213,992 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW998 RGC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 213,992 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2025 211,640 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion to rear chassie

Pass 8 Oct 2024 209,365 miles

Central Rear Fuel tank strap corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 207,411 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 201,014 miles

Offside Front Slight leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 194,167 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 188,769 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 177,601 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 169,059 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 158,180 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 148,275 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 137,618 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 128,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 120,798 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 111,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 May 2012 111,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2011 104,695 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 97,494 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 90,079 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 80,581 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 70,260 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 70,260 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2006 63,257 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 RGC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 RGC, 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 W998 RGC registered?

W998 RGC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W998 RGC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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