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X898 GKK

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,455 mi
Last recorded171,455 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX898 GKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 171,455 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 171,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 164,629 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 155,009 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 155,005 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 154,488 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 145,538 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 145,537 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 136,024 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 120,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 97,025 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 84,530 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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X898 GKK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X898 GKK, 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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What year was X898 GKK registered?

X898 GKK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2000.

Is X898 GKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X898 GKK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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