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W788 NGU

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

204,212 mi
Last recorded204,212 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW788 NGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 204,212 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 199,655 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 189,479 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 189,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2013 179,224 miles

steering box misting oil

slight lift in both o/s top and bottom ball joints

brake pedal rubber worn

brake vacumn poor

engine oil leak

n/s brake light dim

n/s front tyre low tread

o/s rear secondery side light inop

poor wiper action

rear door wont open gained entray through rear

Fail 15 May 2013 179,224 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pedal rubber worn

brake vacumn poor

engine oil leak

n/s brake light dim

n/s front tyre low tread

o/s rear secondery side light inop

poor wiper action

rear door wont open gained entray through rear

slight lift in both o/s top and bottom ball joints

steering box misting oil

Pass 13 Jul 2012 285,279 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 173,626 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 173,626 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 8 May 2010 166,314 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 153,821 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 136,471 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 136,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 115,962 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 115,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 109,818 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 109,814 miles

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

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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W788 NGU is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W788 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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W788 NGU is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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