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X298 JWP

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

229,628 mi
Last recorded229,628 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 229,628 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 228,634 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 224,000 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2023 223,947 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 217,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive cab mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2022 217,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded abs mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive cab mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 210,150 miles

abs prescribed area corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2021 210,059 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

abs prescribed area corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 203,679 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 203,670 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 198,937 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 198,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 195,231 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 195,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 308,032 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 184,741 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 179,004 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 165,853 miles

BRAKE FLUID LOW

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD MISSING

FREE-OFF AND SECURE REAR HIEGHT SUSPENSION SENSORS

FREED-OFF SIEZED WIPER ARMS

N/S/R CENTRAL LOCK, NOT WORKING

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

SUSPENSION STOP MISSING ON O/S/REAR

Spare tyre defective

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 165,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Spare tyre defective

BRAKE FLUID LOW

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD MISSING

FREE-OFF AND SECURE REAR HIEGHT SUSPENSION SENSORS

FREED-OFF SIEZED WIPER ARMS

N/S/R CENTRAL LOCK, NOT WORKING

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

SUSPENSION STOP MISSING ON O/S/REAR

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 150,798 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 150,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 139,303 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s side running step badly corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2012 139,303 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s side running step badly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2011 129,852 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 129,851 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 115,614 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 115,614 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 101,401 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 Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 89,137 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 78,430 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 63,850 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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X298 JWP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 X298 JWP, 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 JWP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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