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X566 GAJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

151,493 mi
Last recorded151,493 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX566 GAJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 151,493 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 149,754 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 149,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp MAIN BEAM (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 145,457 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 145,457 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 143,508 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front upper and lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Pass 8 Jan 2019 138,327 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 132,470 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 125,382 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 115,469 miles

Light corossion around rear chassis area

Pass 28 Nov 2013 107,080 miles

o/s and n/s rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 7 Dec 2012 98,617 miles

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Fail 30 Nov 2012 98,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Pass 13 Dec 2011 90,219 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 81,584 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 74,352 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 67,737 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 56,543 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 42,492 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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X566 GAJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 X566 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 X566 GAJ registered?

X566 GAJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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