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W556 NDB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

186,332 mi
Last recorded186,332 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW556 NDB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 186,332 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear chassis corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2017 180,453 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 174,398 miles

both rear chassis rails corroded slightly

Pass 9 Jan 2015 169,824 miles

off side rear wheelbearing slightly noisey

rear chassis slightly corrded

Pass 12 Nov 2013 161,150 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 144,914 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 143,261 miles

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

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

nearside front door check strap is loose

various corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Mar 2012 143,261 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

various corrosion on underside of vehicle

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

nearside front door check strap is loose

no coolant in header tank

Pass 10 Feb 2011 132,490 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 132,490 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 121,521 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 121,521 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 106,527 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 93,652 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 80,197 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Mar 2007 80,178 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 64,866 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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W556 NDB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W556 NDB, 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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W556 NDB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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