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W109 GCD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

203,042 mi
Last recorded203,042 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW109 GCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 203,042 miles

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

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

under-vehicle rusted

Fail 7 Nov 2019 203,042 miles

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

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

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

under-vehicle rusted

Pass 13 Nov 2018 200,609 miles

advise oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2017 197,056 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 190,053 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 180,478 miles

advise PAS leak at box

Pass 10 Nov 2014 176,660 miles

slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 15 Nov 2013 172,436 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 172,424 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 167,956 miles

nearside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Pass 14 Nov 2011 162,887 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 156,091 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 156,091 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 152,936 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 148,361 miles

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 144,433 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 144,433 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 129,223 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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W109 GCD 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 77.8%.

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 W109 GCD, 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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W109 GCD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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