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W526 NDX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

171,014 mi
Last recorded171,014 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW526 NDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2018 171,014 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire From offside of engine area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock absorber top mounting broken away from chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Shock absober top mounting severely corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Cross member beneath radiator severely corroded

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front marker lamp not working

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner arch/sill corroded and holed

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tailgate door wont open

Pass 11 Dec 2017 163,157 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 163,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shcok (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 162,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber mounting point to chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 150,524 miles

Oil leak ()

chassis has slight corrosion

Fail 7 Dec 2016 150,524 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2015 131,187 miles

Slight engine oil leaks

The chassis is starting to corrode

Pass 20 Sep 2014 119,084 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen wipers start to split

Pass 24 Sep 2013 108,495 miles

Rear chassis showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 96,823 miles

Rear tyres are cracking.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 86,170 miles

Slight play in offside steering track rod end. Nearside rear tyre is slightly cracked.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 77,282 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 69,775 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 69,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 60,590 miles

o/s/f wheel binding slightly.

Fail 11 Sep 2008 60,521 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f wheel binding slightly.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 55,239 miles

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/r tyre worn down to 2mm 235/70x16

Fail 17 Sep 2007 55,239 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/r tyre worn down to 2mm 235/70x16

Pass 14 Sep 2006 49,635 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake pads are getting low, slight wear to brake discs.

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm.

Pass 19 Sep 2005 42,340 miles

Paint on N/S/R seat belt.

Fail 19 Sep 2005 42,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

paint on n/s/r seat 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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W526 NDX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W526 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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W526 NDX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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