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X147 GLA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

204,333 mi
Last recorded204,333 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX147 GLA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 204,333 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator lower cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 198,344 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 192,686 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 192,563 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 186,644 miles

Front Lower bottom cross member rusty and corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2022 179,584 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 175,923 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 172,167 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 166,753 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 160,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

No electrical socket for tow bar

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 152,523 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 145,297 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)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 137,627 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

osf tyre worn on iner edge

rear chassic corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 130,685 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 124,424 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 116,815 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 107,231 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 97,744 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 87,976 miles

rear brake pipes rusted & front to rear brake pipes rusted

Pass 19 Mar 2008 74,017 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 62,102 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 46,884 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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X147 GLA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 X147 GLA, 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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What year was X147 GLA registered?

X147 GLA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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