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V243 GFX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,356 mi
Last recorded156,356 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV243 GFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 156,356 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 150,432 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 146,586 miles

Offside Front inner wing corroded

small engine and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 29 May 2018 146,553 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

small engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 18 May 2017 141,741 miles

Both front spring turrets are heavily corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

The nearside rear chassis leg is corroded

The offside front inner wing/bulkhead is corroded

The rear seat backrests are loose but not insecure

Fail 15 May 2017 141,739 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Both front spring turrets are heavily corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

The nearside rear chassis leg is corroded

The offside front inner wing/bulkhead is corroded

The rear seat backrests are loose but not insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2016 138,855 miles

Oil leak ()

Both front suspension top turrets are corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 132,768 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 127,892 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 122,822 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 122,822 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 115,375 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 115,375 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 109,733 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 103,661 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 96,072 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 85,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 73,610 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 67,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 63,569 miles

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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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V243 GFX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V243 GFX, 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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V243 GFX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 February 2000.

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