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W408 NWE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

158,903 mi
Last recorded158,903 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW408 NWE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 158,903 miles

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

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Unable to fully test rear adult seat belts due to vehicle load.

Various suspension and chassis components corroded.

Fail 2 Nov 2018 158,900 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Unable to fully test rear adult seat belts due to vehicle load.

Various suspension and chassis components corroded.

Pass 2 Nov 2017 148,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily perished/cracked.

Pass 27 Oct 2016 135,307 miles

Nearside Front back wheel arch starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

oil level on minimum

Fail 25 Oct 2016 135,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber split (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front back wheel arch starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

oil level on minimum

Pass 31 Oct 2015 121,471 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear chassis corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2015 121,471 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure sensor (1.9.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear chassis corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2014 110,587 miles

front tyres perished

Fail 30 Oct 2014 110,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres perished

Pass 7 Nov 2013 97,754 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2013 97,743 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

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

no coolant in tank

oil leak and oil on minimum

Pass 23 Oct 2012 87,865 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in a steering ball joint

Fail 22 Oct 2012 87,865 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in a steering ball joint

Pass 17 Oct 2011 77,590 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 66,290 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 56,312 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 56,289 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 6 Oct 2008 42,475 miles

n/s headlight aim low

n/s rear tyre wall damage

o/s and n/s wiperblades deteriorating

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 NWE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 NWE, 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 NWE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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