CarVerify

Free Car Check

W546 NES

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

153,206 mi
Last recorded153,206 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW546 NES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 153,206 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 152,767 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Under side of vehicle has corrosion

Fail 7 Mar 2018 152,647 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Under side of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2015 151,775 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamps dull

Fail 8 Aug 2015 151,773 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2014 144,624 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

upper front wheel arch panels corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2014 141,896 miles

n/s/f inner wing holed and corroded

vehicle heavily undersealed underneath

Fail 12 Jul 2014 141,892 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

n/s/f inner wing holed and corroded

vehicle heavily undersealed underneath

Pass 28 Nov 2013 140,865 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

nearside front inner wing holed but not within any prescribed areas

oil leak at engine area

surface corrosion on all front and rear suspension components

Fail 27 Nov 2013 140,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

nearside front inner wing holed but not within any prescribed areas

oil leak at engine area

surface corrosion on all front and rear suspension components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 137,139 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

exhaust corroded

nearside front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

nearside front inner wing holed

oil leak at engine area

slight dampness at suspension hydraulic pipes at offside front of chassis

surface corrosion on all front and rear suspension components

Fail 16 Nov 2012 137,113 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

exhaust corroded

nearside front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

nearside front inner wing holed

oil leak at engine area

slight dampness at suspension hydraulic pipes at offside front of chassis

surface corrosion on all front and rear suspension components

Pass 16 Nov 2011 133,229 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 133,226 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 131,218 miles

Both brake pipe ends at front flex hoses have slight corrosion.

Fuel filter assembly in offside rear wheelarch is quite damp in dicating corrosion.

Steel hydraulic suspensiopn pipes to front are quite corroded.

Unable to check sills fully due to trims.

Fail 7 Mar 2011 131,171 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both brake pipe ends at front flex hoses have slight corrosion.

Fuel filter assembly in offside rear wheelarch is quite damp in dicating corrosion.

Steel hydraulic suspensiopn pipes to front are quite corroded.

Unable to check sills fully due to trims.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 126,695 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 126,695 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 124,676 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 119,921 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 116,378 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 113,935 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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W546 NES is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 W546 NES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W546 NES?

You can check the full history of W546 NES by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W546 NES registered?

W546 NES is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 March 2000.

Is W546 NES safe to buy?

The MOT history for W546 NES shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W546 NES have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W546 NES. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.