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X408 GAW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,001 mi
Last recorded133,001 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX408 GAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 133,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower antiroll bar dust cover split

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Oct 2017 132,752 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users step insecure and has sharp edges (6.1.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Upper king pin dust cover split

Offside Front Lower king pin dust cover split

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 24 Oct 2016 116,718 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 116,638 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 97,867 miles

advise rear end of chassis corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2014 92,813 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both nearside and offside rear chassis rails starting to corrode

nearside front tyre becoming low on tread

nearside rear tyre low pressure and starting to perish

offside front tyre becoming low on tread

Fail 16 Sep 2014 92,813 miles

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

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both nearside and offside rear chassis rails starting to corrode

engine oil on minimum mark

nearside front tyre becoming low on tread

nearside rear tyre low pressure and starting to perish

offside front tyre becoming low on tread

offside rear worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2013 87,410 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 82,421 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 79,631 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 76,400 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 74,049 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 72,126 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 70,543 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 69,354 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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X408 GAW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X408 GAW, 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 X408 GAW registered?

X408 GAW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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