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X727 GAD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,619 mi
Last recorded147,619 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX727 GAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 147,619 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 147,617 miles

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 146,435 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

chassis corroded

rear of chassis heavily undersealed

Fail 21 Nov 2019 146,420 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire pipes/ pressure regulator at rear of inlet manifold (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

chassis corroded

rear of chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Dec 2018 142,426 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 142,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 139,373 miles

Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroding close to excess

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting rear chassis repairs under sealed (6.6.6)

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

centre prop corroding

Pass 16 Dec 2016 134,329 miles

rear chassis legs corroded close to excessive

Fail 13 Dec 2016 134,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)

rear chassis legs corroded close to excessive

Pass 7 Dec 2015 127,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

chassis corroding close to excess in places

oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2015 127,683 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

chassis corroding close to excess in places

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 123,921 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 123,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 120,337 miles

All rear brake pipes rusty

Steering box and drag link wet

Fail 25 Nov 2013 120,337 miles

All rear brake pipes rusty

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

Steering box and drag link wet

Pass 11 Dec 2012 116,038 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 111,179 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 105,673 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 105,659 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 98,849 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 91,165 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2007 75,640 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 62,584 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 51,876 miles

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

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

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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X727 GAD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X727 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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X727 GAD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 December 2000.

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