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X718 GGH

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,869 mi
Last recorded97,869 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX718 GGH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 97,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To front in places (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded off

Fail 16 Apr 2016 97,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From offside rear to near side front (2.5) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To front in places (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded off

Pass 24 Feb 2015 91,467 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 91,467 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 86,597 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 79,776 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust in poor condition but not blowing at time of test

Pass 6 Dec 2012 79,776 miles

Oil leak

exhaust in poor condition but not blowing at time of test

Pass 10 Oct 2011 73,965 miles

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

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

Oil leak

only one horn button working

Pass 1 Sep 2010 66,497 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2010 66,497 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2009 55,356 miles

Coolant leak

N/S/R Bulb inop

Oil leak

One Horn Button Inop

Fail 29 Apr 2009 55,356 miles

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

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

N/S/R Bulb inop

Coolant leak

Oil leak

One Horn Button Inop

Pass 23 May 2008 45,105 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 44,940 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2007 41,548 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 41,545 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1.rear wiper blade split †2.n/s/f. head lamp washer jet broken.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2006 35,400 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 35,146 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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X718 GGH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X718 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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X718 GGH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 October 2000.

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