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GLZ 2979

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,998 mi
Last recorded144,998 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLZ 2979
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 144,998 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 144,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 135,294 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 135,287 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 126,458 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 126,458 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant level low.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Two non mandatory crossmember bolts missing.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 122,812 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 111,103 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 111,103 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2009 95,684 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 90,808 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 90,808 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 79,899 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 79,899 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 69,812 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 69,812 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 62,979 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 62,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GLZ 2979 is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GLZ 2979, 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 GLZ 2979 registered?

GLZ 2979 is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is GLZ 2979 safe to buy?

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