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W854 NBJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,232 mi
Last recorded156,232 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW854 NBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 156,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 154,690 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 152,264 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement watts linkage bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 151,460 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside body mounting corroded but secure

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 149,765 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center rear most outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 148,003 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front nearside and offside body mounts slightly corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch inner skin corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2020 147,895 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 140,988 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 140,182 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mounting points. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

general underbody corrosion.

Pass 16 Dec 2016 138,770 miles

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

general corrosion appearing,front body mounts,rear chassis,n/s and o/s

Fail 15 Dec 2016 138,768 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

general corrosion appearing,front body mounts,rear chassis,n/s and o/s

Pass 14 Dec 2015 136,027 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 136,027 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 134,522 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 134,522 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 133,024 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 129,597 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 127,023 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 118,358 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 107,875 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chassis corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2009 97,427 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 78,197 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 78,196 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 5,872 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 47,054 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 47,054 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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W854 NBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W854 NBJ, 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 W854 NBJ registered?

W854 NBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W854 NBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W854 NBJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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