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W243 GOX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,833 mi
Last recorded104,833 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW243 GOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 104,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 104,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 103,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm +nail (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm +nail (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2016 103,598 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm +nail (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm +nail (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 102,788 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2014 100,996 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2013 96,433 miles

centre stop lamp not working

engine leaking oil

off side rear bump stop missing vechile has rear air suspension fitted

off side rear chassis corrosion near tow bar mounting not excessive

Fail 7 Feb 2013 96,433 miles

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

engine leaking oil

off side rear bump stop missing vechile has rear air suspension fitted

off side rear chassis corrosion near tow bar mounting not excessive

Pass 14 Feb 2012 92,840 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 92,823 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 88,614 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 84,441 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 78,782 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 74,663 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 69,187 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 69,187 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 64,188 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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W243 GOX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W243 GOX, 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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W243 GOX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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