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X557 GAJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,163 mi
Last recorded160,163 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX557 GAJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2017 160,163 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. 3rd row (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front coil springs corroded

Both rear coil springs corroded

Front bumper damaged

Front number plate damaged

Minor corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Minor corrosion to nearside chassis legs front and rear

Minor corrosion to offside chassis legs front and rear

Minor engine oil leak

Minor gearbox oil leak

Minor run flat damage to nearside rear tyre sidewalls - possible puncture

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear light lens cracked but no white light shown to rear

Rear step frame excessively corroded

Unable to open bonnet - testable items not checked

Pass 22 Jul 2016 156,079 miles

Both front shock absorber rubbers deteriorated

Corrosion on both rear chassis legs

Fail 21 Jul 2016 156,079 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Corrosion on both rear chassis legs

Pass 3 Dec 2015 154,556 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 149,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 149,638 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 147,636 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 140,892 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side front continental yellow light not working

Fail 1 Oct 2012 140,892 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side front continental yellow light not working

Pass 27 Sep 2011 131,896 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

N/S/F + O/S/F Tyres wearing on inner tread

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 124,380 miles

slight blowing on exhaust

Fail 20 Sep 2010 124,380 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight blowing on exhaust

Pass 28 Sep 2009 119,275 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Unable to check first row rear centre seatbelt due to childs seat fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2008 112,059 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 112,059 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

passengers mirror Cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2007 102,999 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 94,752 miles

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

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

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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X557 GAJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X557 GAJ, 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 X557 GAJ registered?

X557 GAJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X557 GAJ safe to buy?

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