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B698 GSC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

108,825 mi
Last recorded108,825 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB698 GSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 108,825 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 174,690 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Fuel system component leaking engine / gearbox area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play from steering box main arm outer end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion rear chassis

Pass 20 Apr 2023 93,000 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 92,878 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 92,518 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 92,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 90,247 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 88,553 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 85,092 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 81,557 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 77,770 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 73,354 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 69,425 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 65,345 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 61,222 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 56,418 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 51,290 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 46,425 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 40,551 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 36,181 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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B698 GSC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 B698 GSC, 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 B698 GSC registered?

B698 GSC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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