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W998 VKJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

141,771 mi
Last recorded141,771 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 141,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in general corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 141,763 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected airbag not fully seated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in general corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 136,139 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 133,668 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 133,498 miles

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 129,664 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 129,664 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 124,333 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 124,333 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 120,008 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 119,989 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

traction control light is on

Pass 28 Sep 2015 112,087 miles

Airbag and abs light came on and off during test

Rear chassis leg has had previous repair to 0s and is corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2015 112,078 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Ns rear tyre is wearing low

Rear chassis leg has had previous repair to 0s and is corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2014 104,811 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 104,801 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 100,985 miles

both rear axel bump stops missing

reverse light on trailer socket not working

trailer socket outer cover missing

Fail 3 Feb 2014 100,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both rear axel bump stops missing

fr tyre sizes are 255/65r16

reverse light on trailer socket not working

trailer socket outer cover missing

Pass 7 Feb 2013 97,910 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)

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

both rear chassis rails are heavily corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2013 97,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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)

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

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

both rear chassis rails are heavily corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2012 93,112 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 82,072 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 68,747 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 65,019 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 62,103 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 58,225 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 58,225 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 52,793 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 VKJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 W998 VKJ, 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 VKJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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