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W979 NRA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,341 mi
Last recorded124,341 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW979 NRA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 124,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension turret lower fixings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (30cm of brake pedal) (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension turret lower fixings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 122,943 miles

General age related corrosion to underside of vehicle

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Lower ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 121,630 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 120,565 miles

Front crossmember corroded, but non structural

General corrosion to underside

Fail 14 Dec 2020 120,565 miles

Front crossmember corroded, but non structural

General corrosion to underside

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 120,161 miles

Central Front The cross member under neath the bumper is corroded through but is not structural

Pass 14 Dec 2018 118,838 miles

Front cross member bar corroded, but not near any structural components

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 118,807 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Has come detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front cross member bar corroded, but not near any structural components

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 117,245 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 117,245 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 114,296 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 109,714 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 Dec 2014 106,664 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 102,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 102,796 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 101,040 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 92,081 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 87,405 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 82,392 miles

corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe [ over chassis ]

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Jan 2009 82,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe [ over chassis ]

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Dec 2007 77,053 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 71,296 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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W979 NRA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W979 NRA, 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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W979 NRA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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