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X698 GGH

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

259,181 mi
Last recorded259,181 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX698 GGH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 259,181 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 246,678 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 246,365 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 235,659 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 235,650 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch less than 30cm from body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 229,131 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

various corrosion marks around the vehicle

Fail 22 Sep 2022 228,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

various corrosion marks around the vehicle

Pass 27 Sep 2021 223,738 miles

door steps and radiator support excess corrosion

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2021 223,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing Could not unfold seat to test ()

door steps and radiator support excess corrosion

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2020 216,377 miles

Nearside front lower ball joint dust cover damaged

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 216,323 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front lower ball joint dust cover damaged

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 207,251 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 190,076 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

high level brake light not working

Pass 23 Sep 2017 184,005 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 171,928 miles

n/side rear tyre low centre tread and inner tread

Pass 16 Sep 2015 159,274 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 144,686 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 136,271 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 136,259 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 127,785 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 127,785 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 120,250 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 114,691 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 102,736 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 85,788 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 74,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 65,189 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 65,050 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 54,144 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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X698 GGH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 X698 GGH, 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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X698 GGH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 October 2000.

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