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V688 GEX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

174,331 mi
Last recorded174,331 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV688 GEX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 174,331 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 171,426 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 165,593 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 157,899 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 151,245 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 146,062 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 137,551 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 132,071 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 126,247 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 121,296 miles

Offside Rear Corrosion too rear of chassis

Pass 26 Feb 2015 112,306 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 103,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 92,029 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 88,864 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 88,864 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 85,541 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

chassis surface corrosion and suspension componets

Fail 24 Feb 2011 85,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 80,088 miles

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

tyres on edges very slight worn

Pass 25 Feb 2009 73,940 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 67,779 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 62,318 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 56,141 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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V688 GEX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 V688 GEX, 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 V688 GEX registered?

V688 GEX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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