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X579 GMJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

252,413 mi
Last recorded252,413 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX579 GMJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 252,413 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 252,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside Brake bindng (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Chassis showing signs of corrosion

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 249,856 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2017 245,275 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 245,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2016 239,560 miles

all brake discs slightly rusty

all tyres have slight cracking

rear chassis corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 3 Jun 2016 239,560 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake discs slightly rusty

all tyres have slight cracking

rear chassis corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 7 Nov 2014 233,604 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 225,967 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 216,850 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 216,828 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 209,146 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 198,700 miles

distortion on front brakes

no oil on dipstick 3 ltrs added

play in both nearside track-rod ends

Fail 2 Dec 2010 198,700 miles

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

distortion on front brakes

no oil on dipstick 3 ltrs added

play in both nearside track-rod ends

Pass 29 Oct 2009 183,214 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 174,365 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 164,293 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 24 Nov 2006 152,514 miles

Handbrake lever travel high

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2006 152,514 miles

Handbrake lever travel high

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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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X579 GMJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X579 GMJ, 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 X579 GMJ registered?

X579 GMJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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