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X712 GAD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

126,712 mi
Last recorded126,712 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX712 GAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 126,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 117,963 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 117,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

reversing light not working

Pass 9 Oct 2023 112,398 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 112,398 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 107,065 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 107,060 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2021 104,422 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 104,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 100,850 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s/ f (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

active anti roll bar system pipes corroded

front lower bolted crossmember below radiator corroded

o/s inner sill at rear starting to show some corrosion

o/s/f chassis bump stop missing

Pass 21 Oct 2019 99,020 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

active anti roll bar fluid pipes corroded at o/s

front lower bolted crossmember corroded

o/s/f chassis bump stop missing

slight lift in n/s/f hub ball joints

Fail 16 Oct 2019 98,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

active anti roll bar fluid pipes corroded at o/s

front lower bolted crossmember corroded

n/s and o/s/r brake disc covers corroded

o/s/f chassis bump stop missing

slight lift in n/s/f hub ball joints

Pass 19 Oct 2018 92,979 miles

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

active anti roll bar fluid pipes at o/s corroding

front lower bolted crossmember corroded

n/s and o/s/r brake disc backplates corroding

o/s/f chassis bump stop missing

Fail 17 Oct 2018 92,974 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

active anti roll bar fluid pipes at o/s corroding

front lower bolted crossmember corroded

n/s and o/s/r brake disc backplates corroding

o/s/f chassis bump stop missing

Pass 2 Oct 2017 85,623 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front lower bolted crossmember corroded

hydraulic anti roll bar pipes corroding

n/s and o/s/r chassis rails corroding

o/s/f chassis bump stop missing

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

o/s/r flexy brake hose ferulle corroding

oil leak around steering box area

steel brake pipes front/rear corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2016 77,005 miles

front inner bolted crossmember corroded

hydraulic anti roll bar fluid pipes corroding

long handbrake travel pressent

o/s/f chassis bump stop missing

rear chassis sections corroding

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

steering box output shaft leaking oil

Pass 14 Oct 2015 68,920 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 68,920 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating when tapped (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 59,195 miles

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

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

one no plate light out

Pass 13 Oct 2014 59,195 miles

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

one no plate light out

Pass 23 Oct 2013 49,336 miles

rear brake disc inner faces corroding heavily

rusting brake pipes at rear

Fail 22 Oct 2013 49,336 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake disc inner faces corroding heavily

rusting brake pipes at rear

Pass 15 Oct 2012 38,050 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 38,030 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2011 27,617 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 20,019 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 18,540 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 16,750 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 16,750 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2007 15,452 miles

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 24 Oct 2007 15,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 21 Nov 2006 14,189 miles

Nearside Front Foglamp not working

Fail 21 Nov 2006 14,189 miles

Nearside Front Foglamp not working

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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X712 GAD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 X712 GAD, 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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X712 GAD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 November 2000.

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