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X252 GAD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,837 mi
Last recorded154,837 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX252 GAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 154,837 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

coolant leak

Fail 20 Jan 2016 154,811 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

coolant leak

Pass 22 Jan 2015 149,650 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear axle bump stops missing rear chassis legs corroded/undersealed not considered excessive nearside rear tyre scuffed on sidewall windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Jan 2014 138,373 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 124,974 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 117,696 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 117,668 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 105,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in the offside front wheel

wiper blades split

Pass 17 Nov 2009 96,162 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 85,983 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 78,411 miles

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

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

slight play in steering drag link

Fail 15 Nov 2007 78,408 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

slight play in steering drag link

Pass 15 Feb 2007 76,636 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 69,420 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X252 GAD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X252 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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X252 GAD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 September 2000.

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