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W987 GOX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,479 mi
Last recorded186,479 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW987 GOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 186,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Front indicator taped up

Offside side step damaged/bent

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion across exhaust system

general corrosion to underbody and front cross member areas

oil leaks across engine/ gearbox areas

Pass 19 Jul 2019 179,789 miles

advise corrosion to both chassis rails

Fail 18 Jul 2019 179,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise corrosion to both chassis rails

Pass 25 Jul 2018 169,127 miles

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

advise corrosion to both front to rear chassis rails

advise front bumper mount corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2018 169,107 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

advise corrosion to both front to rear chassis rails

advise front bumper mount corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2017 154,929 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 153,465 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 150,424 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 148,238 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 144,314 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 137,326 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 129,874 miles

ns + os sill step underside bars corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2010 120,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 111,108 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 111,108 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 101,987 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 92,261 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 84,358 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 72,663 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 72,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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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W987 GOX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W987 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.

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W987 GOX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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