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W49 GFG

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

109,085 mi
Last recorded109,085 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW49 GFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 109,085 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 107,163 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced across under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 107,074 miles

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

Brake performance not tested nsr leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear height sensor broken

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

Pass 28 May 2019 105,374 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 105,363 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 93,171 miles

Front offside bumper damaged

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Pass 20 Apr 2017 88,568 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2017 88,568 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 77,257 miles

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

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

offside rear axle bump stop missing

rear seat belts not available for inspection

Fail 15 Apr 2016 77,257 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

offside rear axle bump stop missing

rear seat belts not available for inspection

Pass 10 Apr 2015 66,019 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 60,158 miles

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

Offside rear bump stop missing

nearside headlight deteriorating

Fail 16 Apr 2014 60,158 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear bump stop missing

nearside headlight deteriorating

Pass 3 Jan 2013 53,780 miles

rear differential leaking from front seal

Fail 31 Dec 2012 53,776 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

rear differential leaking from front seal

Pass 17 Nov 2011 50,078 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 47,604 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 46,001 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 42,920 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 38,595 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE

Pass 26 Jun 2007 33,760 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 30,336 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 26,077 miles

coolant leaking

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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W49 GFG is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W49 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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W49 GFG is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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