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X971 GAX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

203,109 mi
Last recorded203,109 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX971 GAX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 203,109 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 195,180 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 191,106 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 188,384 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 186,069 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 181,147 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 174,055 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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 163,044 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 155,768 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 150,483 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Dec 2014 145,213 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 27 Nov 2014 145,162 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 17 Apr 2013 142,976 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 130,523 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear number plates lights dim

Pass 30 Mar 2011 118,666 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 118,645 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2010 102,456 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 88,641 miles

advisery ; slight play in o/side drag link

Pass 18 Feb 2008 75,199 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 71,931 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 62,799 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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X971 GAX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 X971 GAX, 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 X971 GAX registered?

X971 GAX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 November 2000.

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