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X249 GBL

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

148,604 mi
Last recorded148,604 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX249 GBL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 148,604 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both sides rear chassis sections have plated repairs - both sides heavily undersealed

Fail 16 Jul 2014 148,380 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 143,220 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 143,219 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 137,780 miles

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

side steps fitted

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 10 Aug 2012 137,780 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

airbag light illuminated

side steps fitted

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 8 Sep 2011 127,187 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 127,079 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 120,177 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 31 Aug 2010 120,177 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Dec 2009 113,813 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 113,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 100,978 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 100,975 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 91,096 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 84,250 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 77,171 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 77,166 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 72,539 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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X249 GBL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X249 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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X249 GBL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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