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W571 NES

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

223,995 mi
Last recorded223,995 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW571 NES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 223,995 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 212,102 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 188,007 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 175,312 miles

all four bump stops missing

Fail 9 Apr 2013 175,310 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

all four bump stops missing

nearside door mirror loose

tailpipe bracket loose

Pass 11 May 2012 168,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

leak at nearside rear hub

nearside rear brake performance slightly uneven

Fail 11 May 2012 168,843 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

leak at nearside rear hub

nearside rear brake performance slightly uneven

Pass 16 May 2011 159,119 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 159,119 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 150,321 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 150,321 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2009 139,255 miles

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

slight leak at rear pipe to hydraulic anti roll bar

Fail 17 Jun 2009 139,254 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight leak at rear pipe to hydraulic anti roll bar

Pass 4 Jun 2008 202,527 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 202,525 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 116,288 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 116,286 miles

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 101,338 miles

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

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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W571 NES is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W571 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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W571 NES is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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