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W317 NWG

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

170,895 mi
Last recorded170,895 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW317 NWG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 170,895 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 170,882 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2024 165,600 miles

Corrosion under bonnet. Nearside inner wing/abs unit area

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside front washer jet inoperative, but nearside jet does provide enough liquid to clear windscreen effectively

Pass 12 Apr 2023 161,064 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 154,284 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Dec 2020 149,388 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 144,517 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 143,824 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 143,496 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 140,611 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 140,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 136,389 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 133,866 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 128,515 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 121,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 116,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 112,575 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

os rear bump stop missing

Pass 20 Oct 2009 101,822 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 90,351 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 78,959 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 67,223 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 56,805 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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W317 NWG is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W317 NWG, 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 W317 NWG registered?

W317 NWG is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W317 NWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W317 NWG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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