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W738 GOX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

195,862 mi
Last recorded195,862 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW738 GOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 195,862 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

some underbody surface corrosion, rigidity not adversely affected.

Fail 24 Jul 2026 195,862 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

some underbody surface corrosion, rigidity not adversely affected.

Pass 7 Mar 2025 195,129 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 195,121 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH OUTERS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear slight corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 194,417 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 16 Aug 2018 193,862 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 190,668 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 184,679 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 180,667 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2015 180,667 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2014 171,978 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 156,421 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight misting of fuel around diesel filter

Pass 26 May 2011 132,190 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2010 112,116 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2009 89,536 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 72,632 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 67,923 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 64,955 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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W738 GOX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W738 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W738 GOX registered?

W738 GOX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W738 GOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W738 GOX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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