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W52 GFG

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

179,792 mi
Last recorded179,792 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW52 GFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 179,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 177,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play & dust cover deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Slight oil leak Nsf diff seal

Pass 5 Aug 2020 172,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion nearside front inner arch/bulkhead

front inner lower bumper bracket/beam corroded

park brake lever travel high

slight corrosion central chassis cross member

Fail 27 Jul 2020 172,624 miles

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

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

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle stabiliser bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch/door sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch/bukhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion nearside front inner arch/bulkhead

front inner lower bumper bracket/beam corroded

park brake lever travel high

rear exhaust tail pipe cut short

slight corrosion central chassis cross member

Pass 4 Jul 2019 165,593 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 154,876 miles

Nearside Front bulk head in poor condition

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

front body mounts in poor condition

Pass 12 Jul 2017 148,120 miles

bulk head on the n/s front in poor condition

front body mounts in poor condition

rear axle bushes in poor condition

wipers in poor condition

Pass 14 Jul 2016 146,765 miles

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 145,098 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 145,083 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

exhaust in very poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2014 145,630 miles

exhaust in poor condition

n/s front cross shaft joint worn

slight leak from steering box

Pass 19 Jul 2013 141,270 miles

bad corrosion on both rear chassis legs

n/s front cross shaft joint worn

o/s rear anti roll bar link worn

slight leak from steering box

wipers in poor condition

Pass 12 Jul 2012 134,007 miles

rear chassia legs in poor condition

Fail 4 Jul 2012 134,007 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear chassia legs in poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2011 131,160 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 131,160 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 127,080 miles

front shock covers in poor condition

rear chassia legs in poor condition

steelbrake pipes in poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2009 123,329 miles

exhaust in poor condition

propshaft u,j worn

Pass 15 Jul 2008 119,553 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 119,544 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

front an rear flexis poor condition

rear pads low

rear steelbrake pipes poor condition

rear tyres low an out of shape

Pass 10 Jul 2007 113,194 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 113,194 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 105,044 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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W52 GFG is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel 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 W52 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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W52 GFG is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 June 2000.

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