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W166 NFB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,089 mi
Last recorded143,089 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2008
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 NFB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2008 143,089 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion front spring turrets

slight surface corrosion rear chassie area

Pass 12 Mar 2008 143,089 miles

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion front spring turrets

slight surface corrosion rear chassie area

Fail 2 Mar 2007 132,682 miles

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

n/s rear light lense small crack

n/s rear light trim brocken

Pass 2 Mar 2007 132,682 miles

n/s rear light lense small crack

n/s rear light trim brocken

Pass 13 Mar 2006 120,999 miles

min movement in n/s rear track rod end

n/s rear light lense cracked

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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W166 NFB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W166 NFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W166 NFB registered?

W166 NFB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W166 NFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W166 NFB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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