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X629 GHL

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

160,329 mi
Last recorded160,329 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX629 GHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 160,329 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle undersealed not allowing full inspection and has general light corrosion/repairs for age appears to be structurally suitable

Pass 6 Mar 2025 156,031 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 152,230 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 152,143 miles

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

Central Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember, below radiator corroded away. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area corroded through. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Body component insecure Bonnet hinge mounting area corroded away , bonnet insecure. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead area corroded away, also bonnet hinge area corroded away, (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area corroded through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Lower Chassis area corroded both sides.

Central Rear Lower Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 147,499 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Chassis corroded.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Under body corroded.

Fail 18 Jan 2023 147,498 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking Filter housing leaking. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Chassis corroded.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Under body corroded.

Pass 31 Jan 2022 142,883 miles

Chassis corroded.

Nearside Lower Sill area corroded.

Offside Lower Sill area corroded.

Offside Side step corroded.

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 138,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing corroded through. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Lower Body and chassis corroded.

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing corroded through. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Lower Body and chassis corroded.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 138,206 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole where air suspension mounted. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill area corroded through. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Watts linkage bushes . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing corroded through. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Lower Body and chassis corroded.

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing corroded through. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Lower Body and chassis corroded.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 133,957 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 127,745 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 127,734 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Top and bottom joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Lower Wing bottoms detatched both sides.

Pass 9 Feb 2018 121,144 miles

Both rear wing bottoms not attached.

Emissions just met.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides rear (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 120,695 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill area . (5.2.6)

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Watts linkage bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Emission's just met requirements.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Under wheel arch area corroded through.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside and Offside rear wing bottoms not attached, brackets corroded off.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Wheel arch area corroded through.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 115,242 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

rear chassis sections corroding

some body mountings corroding

suspension pipes corroding

Fail 25 Jan 2017 115,233 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s front bearing rough

rear chassis sections corroding

some body mountings corroding

suspension pipes corroding

Pass 22 Jan 2016 108,519 miles

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

rear suspension pipes corroding

Fail 22 Jan 2016 108,519 miles

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

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

rear suspension pipes corroding

Pass 9 Feb 2015 102,802 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

coolant low

front numberplate deteriorated

o/s/f wheel bearing rough

Fail 9 Feb 2015 102,802 miles

front numberplate deteriorated

o/s/f wheel bearing rough

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

coolant low

Pass 29 Jan 2014 96,294 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

fuel pipes corroding

rear chassis corroding

Fail 29 Jan 2014 96,294 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

fuel pipes corroding

rear chassis corroding

Pass 29 Jan 2013 92,079 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

hydraulic pipes corroding

o/s front wheel bearing rough

Fail 28 Jan 2013 92,079 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

hydraulic pipes corroding

o/s front wheel bearing rough

Pass 28 Jan 2012 87,495 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Jan 2012 87,495 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 84,181 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front numberplate deteriorated

fuel filter corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2011 84,167 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2010 79,957 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

front numberplate deteriorated

n/s/f brake low efficiency

numberplate lights dim

o/s/r sidelight dim

vehicle pulls to left under brakeing

Fail 28 Jan 2010 79,931 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

front numberplate deteriorated

n/s/f brake low efficiency

numberplate lights dim

o/s/r sidelight dim

vehicle pulls to left under brakeing

Pass 27 Oct 2008 71,281 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 63,224 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 54,511 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 46,795 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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X629 GHL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 X629 GHL, 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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X629 GHL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 December 2000.

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