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W579 NES

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

113,053 mi
Last recorded113,053 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW579 NES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2016 113,053 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking around filter (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis up to shocks (2.4.A.3)

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 17 Feb 2015 108,027 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 108,027 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 104,805 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 102,488 miles

Offside front brake pads deterioating.

Fail 13 Feb 2013 102,488 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 100,468 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 100,468 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 97,050 miles

hi level stop light inop

o/s and n/s chassis rusty

rear bumper insecure

Fail 28 Feb 2011 97,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hi level stop light inop

o/s and n/s chassis rusty

rear bumper insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2010 91,784 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 91,784 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

hi level stop light inop

slight oil leak at o/s rear hub seal

Pass 30 Jan 2009 86,700 miles

hi level stop light inop

Fail 28 Jan 2009 86,699 miles

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

hi level stop light inop

Pass 26 Feb 2008 81,574 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 81,573 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front indicator lens cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2007 76,307 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 76,306 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre slight perishing on sidewall

Pass 22 Feb 2006 68,069 miles

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

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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W579 NES is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 W579 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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W579 NES is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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