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W297 NFO

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

219,478 mi
Last recorded219,478 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 NFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc
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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 219,478 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

chassis , both front inner wings and floors starting to corrode

Fail 18 Dec 2025 219,478 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

chassis , both front inner wings and floors starting to corrode

Pass 17 Dec 2024 216,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all tyres (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front inner wings starting to corrode and have been repaired

chassis starting to corrode and has been repaired

floors starting to corrode

Pass 31 Oct 2023 165,641 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front inner wings starting to corrode and have been repaired

chassis starting to corrode and been repaired

floors starting to corrode

Pass 1 Nov 2022 154,865 miles

Corrosion to rear chassis both sides

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead/servo mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 154,858 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch/ABS unit mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant level low

Corrosion to rear chassis both sides

Engine oil level slightly low

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead/servo mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 153,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 152,283 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2020 152,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 150,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 150,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 146,795 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 146,795 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 146,023 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 144,018 miles

offside front hub seal weeping

surface corrosion to chassis noted

Pass 25 Mar 2015 136,701 miles

offside front hub seal weeping

vehicle has been fitted with hid headlight kit noted at time of test that i was unable to put position lights(side lights)on independantly to the dim dip circuit

Pass 27 Mar 2014 129,442 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front floor slight corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 119,023 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

wiper blades worn

Fail 19 Mar 2013 119,023 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

wiper blades worn

Pass 28 Mar 2012 111,477 miles

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

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 28 Mar 2012 111,477 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 28 Mar 2011 101,512 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 101,512 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 91,611 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 88,473 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside headlamp unit has stone hole in glass

Pass 29 Jun 2009 88,473 miles

offside headlamp unit has stone hole in glass

Pass 6 May 2008 82,396 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2008 82,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 1 May 2007 73,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 73,272 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 66,556 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 66,556 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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W297 NFO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W297 NFO, 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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W297 NFO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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