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X229 GBL

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

126,399 mi
Last recorded126,399 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX229 GBL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 126,399 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 122,692 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 122,692 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 118,928 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 118,928 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 114,817 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 110,936 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 106,585 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 102,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

both side step starting to corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2019 99,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front headlamp aim on the limit unable to adjust

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 96,758 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 91,162 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 91,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 83,497 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 77,742 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 71,557 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 64,601 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 56,424 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 47,537 miles

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

discs worn

rear tyres badly perished (old)

steering box damp (oil)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 47,537 miles

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

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

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

discs worn

rear tyres badly perished (old)

steering box damp (oil)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 38,026 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 32,793 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 28,800 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 28,535 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 27,207 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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X229 GBL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 X229 GBL, 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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X229 GBL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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