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L77 GSS

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,164 mi
Last recorded194,164 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL77 GSS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 194,164 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

surface corrosion all over chassis

surface corrosion all suspension components

Pass 8 Aug 2022 193,598 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 5 Aug 2021 192,767 miles

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

corrosion across underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Aug 2021 192,767 miles

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

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

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

corrosion across underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Apr 2019 192,739 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 192,739 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 189,398 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe has corrosion above rear suspension airbag

Offside Rear brake pipe has corrosion above rear suspension airbag

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 189,372 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake pipe has corrosion above rear suspension airbag

Offside Rear brake pipe has corrosion above rear suspension airbag

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 184,868 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake discs worn

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

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

both rear chassis legs corroded

front and rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2017 184,737 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake discs worn

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

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

both rear chassis legs corroded

front and rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2016 180,433 miles

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

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

steering box drop arm joint slight play

Fail 13 Jan 2016 180,311 miles

Fuel system component leaking valve under inlet manifold (7.2.3)

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

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

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

steering box drop arm joint slight play

Pass 14 Jan 2015 174,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 167,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 167,658 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 157,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2012 145,432 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 140,018 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 215,616 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 132,587 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 132,587 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 198,078 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 198,062 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 99,647 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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L77 GSS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 L77 GSS, 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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L77 GSS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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