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W704 NLD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,443 mi
Last recorded158,443 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW704 NLD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 158,443 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2025 154,360 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 151,037 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 147,964 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Diesel leak rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 144,767 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 139,725 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 136,459 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 133,836 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 131,195 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 131,195 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear of front axle (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2017 128,629 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2016 125,082 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2016 125,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 119,630 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 113,687 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 109,423 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 105,614 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 102,484 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 98,918 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 95,555 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 95,521 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 91,441 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 86,262 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 81,106 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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W704 NLD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W704 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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What year was W704 NLD registered?

W704 NLD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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