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W659 NLD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

128,379 mi
Last recorded128,379 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW659 NLD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 128,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 126,996 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 126,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper has sharp edges but does not petrude enough to catch someone.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Advise replace very soon. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber top cover excessively corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower pin bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Advise replace very soon. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber top cover excessively corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower pin bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Washer jet poor in operation.

Oil leak, but not excessive Enigine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 126,128 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Bumper has sharp edges but does not petrude enough to catch someone.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Advise replace very soon. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber top cover excessively corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower pin bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Advise replace very soon. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber top cover excessively corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower pin bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Washer jet poor in operation.

Oil leak, but not excessive Enigine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 121,746 miles

Offside Front fog light inop

Pass 3 Mar 2022 121,679 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 121,441 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 121,232 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 121,232 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 120,989 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 117,729 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 112,835 miles

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

Nearside Front indicator lamp shows damage and water ingress but is still visable from a reasonable distance

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

offside front washer jet partially blocked

Pass 7 Mar 2016 112,074 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 105,002 miles

Oil leak

near-side front tyre cracking

off-side front tyre cracking

Fail 15 Oct 2014 105,002 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

near-side front tyre cracking

off-side front tyre cracking

Fail 25 May 2013 102,408 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2013 102,408 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 98,928 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2011 96,153 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 96,153 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2010 93,657 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 86,144 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 86,144 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 75,434 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 64,630 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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W659 NLD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W659 NLD, 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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W659 NLD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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