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W48 GFG

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,939 mi
Last recorded102,939 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW48 GFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 102,939 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 102,939 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Track rod end attached to steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed In cracks of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 88,410 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 88,410 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 84,989 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 84,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2017 82,776 miles

discs worn

handbrake travel

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2016 80,052 miles

oil leak

sill covers

Pass 5 Jan 2015 75,850 miles

Oil leak

sill covers

Fail 22 Oct 2013 71,492 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

handbrake travel

sill covers

Pass 22 Oct 2013 71,492 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

handbrake travel

sill covers

Pass 31 Oct 2012 66,213 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 59,859 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 55,687 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 52,781 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 48,367 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 38,645 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 33,974 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 26,869 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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W48 GFG is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W48 GFG, 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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W48 GFG is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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