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W512 NDX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

147,827 mi
Last recorded147,827 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW512 NDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 147,827 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 145,943 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Frame, brake pipes & brake hoses all covered in underseal

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 145,922 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 145,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock Absorber/ Spring Mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock Absorber/ Spring Mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Excessively Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Excessively Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 143,733 miles

Both rear bump stops missing.

Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 143,663 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Both rear bump stops missing.

Pass 14 Oct 2019 137,546 miles

Both rear bump stops missing.

Rear chassis corroded.

Slight oil leak from steering box.

Pass 25 Sep 2018 129,280 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank corroded.

Nearside rear chassis slightly corroded.

Valve stem slightly damaged All four. (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 124,848 miles

Nearside Rear chassis leg corroded but not holed

Nearside Rear hub has small oil leak that does not affect brakes

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Sep 2017 124,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear chassis leg corroded but not holed

Nearside Rear hub has small oil leak that does not affect brakes

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 120,875 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 111,588 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened centre row (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 103,685 miles

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

cut in offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 21 Aug 2013 96,113 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 90,154 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 83,678 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

Pass 12 Aug 2010 77,081 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 77,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 67,342 miles

offside rear axle leaking oil

Pass 21 Aug 2008 56,078 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 55,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 40,869 miles

chip in screen

Fail 26 Jul 2007 40,869 miles

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

chip in screen

Pass 19 Aug 2006 28,782 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 28,439 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 14,454 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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W512 NDX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W512 NDX, 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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What year was W512 NDX registered?

W512 NDX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W512 NDX shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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