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W476 NEJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

194,965 mi
Last recorded194,965 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW476 NEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 194,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis legs have corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis has been repaired but still has corrosion (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 190,538 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner arch slight corrosion (under bonnet)

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner arch slight corrosion (under bonnet)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both front trailing arm bushes perished

both rear trailing arm bushes perished

both side steps corroded

engine covers fitted

front bumper slightly damaged

front radiator support bracket corroded and damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2021 184,755 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 184,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 181,811 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 176,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f and n/s/f body corroded by mtgs

Pass 3 Jan 2018 172,222 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 172,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 167,291 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 159,559 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 143,333 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 138,410 miles

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2013 138,372 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2012 133,459 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 133,459 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 126,053 miles

steering box has slight leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Nov 2011 126,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

steering box has slight leak

Pass 29 Nov 2010 116,166 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 116,002 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)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 107,348 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 96,808 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 96,768 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 88,459 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 88,425 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 77,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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W476 NEJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 W476 NEJ, 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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W476 NEJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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