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X973 GAX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

183,541 mi
Last recorded183,541 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX973 GAX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 183,541 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

can not check all items due to locations and covers and coverings etc

Pass 10 Jul 2017 181,951 miles

Both side steps metal under corroded but secure

Front Slight noise in both front wheel bearings when rotated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal brake pipe to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Slight noise in wheel bearing when rotated

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

Underside of vehicle very rusty

Fail 29 Jun 2017 181,950 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rubber bush coming out (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal brake pipe to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both side steps metal under corroded but secure

Front Slight noise in both front wheel bearings when rotated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal brake pipe to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Slight noise in wheel bearing when rotated

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 180,113 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 180,113 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 178,237 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 178,237 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 175,729 miles

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

rear chassis welded

Fail 18 Jun 2014 175,729 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

rear chassis welded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 171,999 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 171,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 159,780 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Mar 2012 159,780 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2011 147,728 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 147,624 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 134,077 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 134,077 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both wiper blades starting to smear.

Fail 27 Nov 2008 122,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 122,742 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 108,905 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 102,807 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 97,686 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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X973 GAX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 X973 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 X973 GAX registered?

X973 GAX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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