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W429 NAL

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

156,624 mi
Last recorded156,624 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW429 NAL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 156,624 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under arches and rear rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 148,888 miles

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

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

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

chassis corroded abit also repairs coved in wax oil

Fail 13 Dec 2023 148,888 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 143,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 138,019 miles

Nearside Front out rigger

Nearside Rear out rigger

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front out rigger

Offside Rear out rigger

Offside sill corroded

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 138,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected inner wing corroded (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front out rigger

Nearside Rear out rigger

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front out rigger

Offside Rear out rigger

Offside sill corroded

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 137,885 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner wing holed and corroded. NOT IN A PESCRIBED area

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 139,179 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 132,356 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 132,395 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 125,067 miles

Fuel filter leaking

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 117,595 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 108,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close too limits (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limits (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 108,765 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close too limits (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 103,151 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 97,812 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 152,289 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 89,994 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 83,373 miles

Oil leak

offside body mount bent

offside front component seeping oil

Fail 11 Oct 2011 83,373 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside body mount bent

offside front component seeping oil

Pass 25 Oct 2010 79,875 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2010 79,875 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2009 75,472 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 73,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 73,166 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 73,153 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 65,754 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 65,753 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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W429 NAL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 W429 NAL, 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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W429 NAL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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