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W408 NBT

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

158,028 mi
Last recorded158,028 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW408 NBT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 158,028 miles

both running boards corroded

both sills covered by trims

rear seat belt mountings covered by trims

Fail 30 Jan 2017 157,973 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both running boards corroded

both sills covered by trims

rear seat belt mountings covered by trims

Pass 4 Feb 2016 148,253 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 148,137 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 137,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s inner wing corroded slightly

slight oil leak front axle

Fail 8 Jan 2015 137,429 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s inner wing corroded slightly

slight oil leak front axle

Pass 27 Jan 2014 126,676 miles

osr tyre misshaped

Fail 25 Jan 2014 126,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

osr tyre misshaped

Pass 20 Feb 2013 120,520 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

play in steering wheel

rear wiper blade u.s

items removed from interior mirror affecting drivers view

Fail 20 Feb 2013 120,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

play in steering wheel

rear wiper blade u.s

items removed from interior mirror affecting drivers view

Pass 16 Feb 2012 113,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 103,678 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 92,869 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 81,969 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 81,959 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 71,546 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 65,357 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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W408 NBT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W408 NBT, 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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W408 NBT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 June 2000.

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