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W998 YBA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,058 mi
Last recorded138,058 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW998 YBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 138,058 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 124,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 124,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 119,465 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 114,856 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 108,934 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 98,366 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 88,777 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 88,743 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both wipers smearing possibly due to greasy screen

clutch pedal bite point low

corrosion on brake discs as if vehicle been stood

corrosion on metal brake pipes

emmissions readings erratic

engine misfire

offside headlamp held in by cable tie

offside rear fog lamp and indicator lamp loose

oil level topped up to carry out emmissions test

rear brakes not contacting over the whole braking surface

rear door handle sticking

Pass 24 Mar 2009 88,743 miles

both wipers smearing possibly due to greasy screen

clutch pedal bite point low

corrosion on brake discs as if vehicle been stood

corrosion on metal brake pipes

emmissions readings erratic

engine misfire

offside headlamp held in by cable tie

offside rear fog lamp and indicator lamp loose

oil level topped up to carry out emmissions test

rear brakes not contacting over the whole braking surface

rear door handle sticking

Fail 17 Feb 2009 88,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 86,199 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 86,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 81,149 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 81,149 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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 YBA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YBA, 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 YBA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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