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W556 NES

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

116,563 mi
Last recorded116,563 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW556 NES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 116,563 miles

MODIFIED FOR OFFROAD USE

Pass 28 Dec 2022 116,470 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 116,444 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 114,489 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 May 2021 114,487 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 110,075 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 15 May 2019 104,113 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2019 104,112 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 104,108 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted Flexible brake hose insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated Oil leaking onto brakes (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage fouling Fouling on after market sump guard and link rod is bent. (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing Each wheel is missing one retaining nut. (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Wire insecure and rubbing on wheel (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 97,803 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 98,844 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 98,567 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 97,695 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 96,795 miles

Oil leak

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

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

SRS light on dash

Fail 18 Feb 2013 96,794 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

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

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

SRS light on dash

Pass 26 Jan 2012 95,083 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 92,317 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 89,060 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 85,382 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 85,382 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 79,670 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 79,688 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 69,731 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 62,311 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 NES is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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.

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W556 NES is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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