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X987 GAX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,907 mi
Last recorded114,907 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX987 GAX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 114,907 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

corrosion in both front shock turrets

Fail 27 Aug 2016 114,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

corrosion in both front shock turrets

Pass 20 Aug 2015 103,822 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shockabsorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shockabsorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 23 May 2014 96,690 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 96,690 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

n/s/f chassis corroded/holed-not within specified area

Pass 12 Apr 2013 93,264 miles

2/clutch pedal opperation notchy

6/rear wiperblade split

Fail 10 Apr 2013 93,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

1/fuel pump very noisey

2/clutch pedal opperation notchy

3/steering wheel alighnment

4/n/s no.plate light dim

5/tailgate very stiff to open/hinges

6/rear wiperblade split

7/both rear bumpstops missing

8/tailpipe touching bumper/melting

9/n/s/r brake slight binding

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 90,057 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 83,454 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 83,454 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 75,488 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 66,614 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 57,705 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 47,991 miles

no advisories repaired

Fail 15 Aug 2007 47,991 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 39,605 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 30,660 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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X987 GAX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 X987 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 X987 GAX registered?

X987 GAX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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