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X226 GAD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,486 mi
Last recorded158,486 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX226 GAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 158,486 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 158,486 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 158,397 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

front bumper lower mounting cross member extensive corrosion

vehicle chassis has extensive corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2019 152,296 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering box pitman arm (2.1.5 (a))

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

vehicle chassis corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2019 152,286 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded adjacent to suspension coil spring & shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded adjacent to suspension coil spring & shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering box pitman arm (2.1.5 (a))

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

vehicle chassis corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2018 145,952 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

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

chassis corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 137,016 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 137,016 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 130,863 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 126,317 miles

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

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

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 May 2014 123,176 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 120,497 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 120,476 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 115,746 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 112,195 miles

o/s/f tyre is perish and chassis started to corrode

Pass 25 May 2010 107,360 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 99,980 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 90,001 miles

advise surface corrosion to nsr and osr brake pipes advise replacement

Fail 9 Jul 2008 90,001 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise surface corrosion to nsr and osr brake pipes advise replacement

Pass 11 Jul 2007 81,438 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 71,189 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2005 57,944 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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X226 GAD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X226 GAD, 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 X226 GAD registered?

X226 GAD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 September 2000.

Is X226 GAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X226 GAD shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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