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W648 GCX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

176,883 mi
Last recorded176,883 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW648 GCX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 176,883 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both nearside and offside front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both nearside and offside front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 174,678 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both nearside and offside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 173,445 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 172,136 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 169,359 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 168,034 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis on both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 166,493 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 164,757 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2016 164,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 163,267 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 163,009 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 161,161 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 159,157 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 151,195 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 140,261 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 127,422 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 112,007 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 96,736 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 77,900 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 62,520 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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W648 GCX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 W648 GCX, 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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W648 GCX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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