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V646 GJH

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

176,753 mi
Last recorded176,753 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV646 GJH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 176,753 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 175,532 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 175,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 170,588 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Trailing arm bush deteriorated (rear)

Fail 20 Mar 2023 170,588 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Trailing arm bush deteriorated (rear)

Pass 18 Nov 2021 168,981 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint gaiter starting to split

Offside Front axle trailing arm rear bush half split

Fail 15 Nov 2021 168,954 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint gaiter starting to split

Offside Front axle trailing arm rear bush half split

Pass 27 Oct 2020 166,756 miles

Offside drivers wiper blade starting to split

corrosion started to offside and nearside front inner wings

offside and nearside front bottom ball joint gaiters starting to split

Pass 19 Nov 2019 165,398 miles

Nearside Rear perished cracking

power steering leak from steering box

steering slight stiff lock to lock

Fail 12 Nov 2019 165,392 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail fuel tank area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear perished cracking

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis fuel tank area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

power steering leak from steering box

steering slight stiff lock to lock

Pass 7 Nov 2018 163,470 miles

advanced corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis mounting points

Pass 3 Nov 2017 162,399 miles

Offside Rear chassis fuel filter mounting bracket corroded starting to detatch

dampness /leak to power steering box area wet not dripping at time of test

deep corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis rails

Pass 1 Nov 2016 160,849 miles

dampness and possible slight leak from power steering box

heavy corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis rails

Pass 4 Nov 2015 158,966 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis in tow bar mountings area

Pass 12 Nov 2014 157,180 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis

dampness to ace pipes offside front

dampness to power steering box

Pass 8 Nov 2013 155,234 miles

dampness to offside front inner wheel arch ace flexi pipes

dampness to power steering box

Fail 4 Nov 2013 155,218 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

dampness to offside front inner wheel arch ace flexi pipes

dampness to power steering box

Pass 14 Nov 2012 151,202 miles

oil leak from under engine

Pass 15 Nov 2011 142,971 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 133,150 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 121,332 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 121,332 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 109,719 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 109,719 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 98,445 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 98,435 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 85,476 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 85,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V646 GJH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 V646 GJH, 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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V646 GJH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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