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W776 NGU

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,256 mi
Last recorded184,256 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW776 NGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 184,256 miles

Offside Front Upper screen is cracked

Fail 6 Oct 2020 184,210 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper screen is cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2019 175,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 165,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 156,426 miles

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

no rear seats fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2017 156,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

no rear seats fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 136,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail getting very rusty (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 136,481 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 127,068 miles

rear of chassie getting rusty.

Fail 5 Aug 2015 127,062 miles

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

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

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

Coolent leak from front.

rear of chassie getting rusty.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 118,585 miles

Coolant leak

Evidence of fuel leak o/s rear around filler neck hose

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 109,908 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 109,906 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 94,808 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 93,692 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 93,692 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 87,334 miles

1.near side door mirror glass missing 2. off side rear chassis becomming corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2010 87,334 miles

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

1.near side door mirror glass missing 2. off side rear chassis becomming corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2009 78,278 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 78,278 miles

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

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

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

O/S/F & N/S/F TYRES BECOMING LOW & PERISHED ON OUTER WALLS

SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON STEERING BOX.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 76,950 miles

slight oil leak from steering box.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 74,148 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 67,500 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 55,088 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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W776 NGU is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W776 NGU, 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 W776 NGU registered?

W776 NGU is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W776 NGU safe to buy?

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