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X516 GAD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

185,984 mi
Last recorded185,984 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX516 GAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 185,984 miles

both rear indicator lenses slightly damaged

both rear rebound blocks missing

front brake discs worn (thin)

front brakes slight fluctuation on brake roller trest

rear chassis box sections corroded

underbonnet flitch panels corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2016 185,963 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis box sections (2.4.A.3)

both rear indicator lenses slightly damaged

both rear rebound blocks missing

front brake discs worn (thin)

front brakes slight fluctuation on brake roller trest

rear chassis box sections corroded

underbonnet flitch panels corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2015 176,056 miles

both rear rebound blocks missing

front brake discs worn thin

rear chassis sections corroded

rear offside brake disc edge scored/damaged

rear offside brake pipe corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2015 176,019 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

both rear rebound blocks missing

front brake discs worn thin

rear chassis sections corroded

rear offside brake disc edge scored/damaged

rear offside brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2014 165,812 miles

front brake discs worn

front steering bar nearside track rod end slight play

rear offside +nearside rebound blocks missing

rear offside steel brake pipe corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2014 165,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

front offside tyre inner edge worn

front offside tyre screw in tread

front steering bar nearside track rod end slight play

rear offside +nearside rebound blocks missing

rear offside chassis corroded near tow bar mount

Pass 9 Jan 2013 153,271 miles

front steering bar nearside track rod end slight play

rear offside chassis corroded

rear rebound blocks missing

Fail 3 Jan 2013 153,076 miles

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

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

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

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

front steering bar nearside track rod end slight play

rear offside chassis corroded

rear rebound blocks missing

Pass 21 Jan 2012 142,786 miles

rear offside chassis box section corroded

rear rebound blocks missing

Fail 19 Jan 2012 142,775 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear offside chassis box section corroded

rear rebound blocks missing

Pass 6 Jan 2011 129,418 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 118,864 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 118,864 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 107,904 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 107,904 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 94,464 miles

Chips in windscreen swept area

Front wiper blades split

OSR light unit cracked

Fail 19 Dec 2007 94,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

wiper blade split front left

wiper blade split front right

Pass 11 Jan 2007 81,297 miles

Oil leak

chip in windscreen swept area

nsr bump stop missing

Fail 20 Dec 2006 80,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Oil leak

chips in windscreen swept area

nsr bump stop missing

Pass 1 Mar 2006 69,511 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 69,491 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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X516 GAD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 X516 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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X516 GAD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 October 2000.

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