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W242 NBC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

155,832 mi
Last recorded155,832 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 NBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 155,832 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Varus parts surface corrosion under car

very slight plaY ON STEERING TOP JOINT

Pass 17 Feb 2024 146,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

chassis corroded all over but not holed

Pass 9 Feb 2023 141,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis has several repair s at several points

Fail 3 Feb 2023 141,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play REAR (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Body component likely to become detached SIDE STEP (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 135,422 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 135,422 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 129,499 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))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 126,908 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

back discs pitted

Pass 19 Apr 2018 123,495 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 120,800 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jul 2016 118,301 miles

offside front brake slight bind

Fail 30 Jul 2016 118,301 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 26 Aug 2015 116,397 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 116,396 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 114,245 miles

various oil leaks

Pass 13 Aug 2013 113,078 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 111,347 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2012 111,347 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 106,573 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 101,036 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 101,034 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 91,418 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 71,840 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 49,415 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 47,826 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 36,986 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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W242 NBC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 W242 NBC, 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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W242 NBC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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