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X298 AWJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

181,602 mi
Last recorded181,602 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX298 AWJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 181,602 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 176,928 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rails (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 172,476 miles

Anti roll bar stabilizer unit a little damp

Pass 29 Sep 2016 168,252 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 164,508 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt contaminated with oil (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 161,408 miles

o/s/r chassis in poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2013 158,107 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 158,107 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 155,566 miles

all brake discs poor condition

genaral corrosion forming under sides

rear anit roll bar d rubbers slight play

Pass 11 Feb 2009 137,631 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 137,511 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 122,379 miles

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

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

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

Off side front tyre has a deep cut but is not revealing the cords

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 102,615 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel filler flap loose

Pass 7 Dec 2005 102,344 miles

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

slight leak from stearing box

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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X298 AWJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 X298 AWJ, 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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X298 AWJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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