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W685 NLD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,329 mi
Last recorded139,329 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW685 NLD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 139,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 138,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 138,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Exhaust mounting broken. (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 136,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 136,606 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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 133,273 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 133,273 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 133,273 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to fuel leak (3.7.A.1)

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested Due to fuel leak (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inside wing on bulk head area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inside wing on bulk head area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Item in boot preventing a full inspection of area at time of test

Pass 8 Jul 2016 125,137 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 120,373 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2015 120,373 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre stoplight not working.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 115,651 miles

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

Oil leak

SLIGHTLY RUSTING INSIDE WHEEL ARCH O/S/F

Pass 9 Jul 2013 107,569 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 101,544 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 93,183 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 93,183 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 86,213 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 76,398 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 69,014 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 69,010 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

O/S rear tyre Outer Sidewall Cracked No Cords Exposed

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2007 57,213 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 49,272 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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W685 NLD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W685 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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W685 NLD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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