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W47 NFO

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

139,255 mi
Last recorded139,255 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW47 NFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 139,255 miles

BOTH FRONT & REAR BUMPERS SLIGHTLY INSECURE FRONT BUMPER TAPPED UP

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL SLIGHTLY (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front STEERING BOX DAMP

Offside Front coil spring corroded & BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting BOTH SIDES REAR (6.6.6)

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

Fail 6 May 2016 139,220 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT & REAR BUMPERS SLIGHTLY INSECURE FRONT BUMPER TAPPED UP

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL SLIGHTLY (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front STEERING BOX DAMP

Offside Front coil spring corroded & BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting BOTH SIDES REAR (6.6.6)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 137,376 miles

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

off side front suspension pipes damp

off side suspension pipes corroded

suspension fluid low

Fail 7 May 2015 137,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

off side front suspension pipes damp

Pass 8 May 2014 135,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

front bumper damaged/deteriorated

suspension air transfer pipes corroded but not seriously weakened

unable to test rear seat belts as presented

Fail 30 Apr 2014 135,120 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

front bumper damaged/deteriorated

nearside rear lower 1/4 panel not secure

suspension air transfer pipes corroded but not seriously weakened

unable to test rear seat belts as presented

Fail 7 May 2013 132,312 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 132,312 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 127,775 miles

front bumper broken

fule pipe croded

steering box is abit damp

Fail 9 May 2012 127,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads low

front bumper broken

fule pipe croded

n/s/f maker light out

steering box is abit damp

Pass 13 May 2011 119,391 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 108,872 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 108,789 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2009 96,682 miles

slight weap of power steering fluid

Fail 13 May 2009 96,543 miles

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

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

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

slight seapage of power steering fluid around steering box

Pass 19 May 2008 84,474 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside wing mirror slightly damaged

Fail 14 May 2008 84,474 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside wing mirror slightly damaged

Pass 19 May 2007 70,619 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 70,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 58,339 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 58,339 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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W47 NFO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 W47 NFO, 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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W47 NFO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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