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W987 NRA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,510 mi
Last recorded131,510 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW987 NRA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 131,510 miles

Front antiroll bar bushes worn

Nearside front trailing arm rear bush deteriorated

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to the legal limit

Rear bump stops missing

Rear exhaust hanger & joints corroding

Rear tyres feathered on edges

Underside of vehicle (rear chassis) corroded

Various oil leaks

Fail 20 Nov 2019 131,508 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front antiroll bar bushes worn

Nearside front trailing arm rear bush deteriorated

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to the legal limit

Rear bump stops missing

Rear exhaust hanger & joints corroding

Rear tyres feathered on edges

Underside of vehicle (rear chassis) corroded

Various oil leaks

Fail 31 Oct 2019 131,495 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear silencer joint / hangers corroded

Front anti-roll bar centre bushes worn

Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit - 2mm

Rear chassis rails corroded

Rear tyres feathered

Various oil leaks

Pass 25 Oct 2018 128,264 miles

All front brake pipe ferrules corroding

Both front inner wheel arches / floor pans corroded

Front tyres worn / feathered on inner edge

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front trailing arm rear bush deteriorated

Nearside rear light cluster deteriorated

Rear chassis rails corroded

Rear tyres slightly feathered

Various oil leaks

Fail 23 Oct 2018 128,260 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Airbag upper mount - Chassis rail behind airbag (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All front brake pipe ferrules corroding

Both front inner wheel arches / floor pans corroded

Front tyres worn / feathered on inner edge

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front trailing arm rear bush deteriorated

Nearside rear light cluster deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake pipe / flexi hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear chassis rails corroded

Rear tyres slightly feathered

Various oil leaks

Pass 26 Oct 2017 123,353 miles

All exhaust joints / hangers corroded

Both front anti-roll bar link rod upper gaiters deteriorating

Corrosion within 30cm of offside rear axle link arm mount but not considered to be excessive

Front brake pipe ferrules corroding

Front tyres worn / feathered on inner edge

Nearside rear anti-roll bar link rod upper gaiter deteriorated

Rear chassis rails corroding

Rear tyres slightly feathered

Slight play in nearsidr rear anti-roll bar link rod lower ball joint

Steering box has slight misting of fluid

Pass 18 Nov 2016 118,291 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 118,282 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking steering box seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 114,545 miles

All exhaust joints and hangers corroded

Front brake flexi hose ferrules corroding

Front tyres feathered on inner edge

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2014 109,742 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 104,609 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front anti-roll bar saddle bushes worn

nearside rear light lense taped on

rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2012 97,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 97,579 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 90,443 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front shockabsorber lower bushes split both sides

side steps rotten

Fail 27 Oct 2011 90,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front shockabsorber lower bushes split both sides

side steps rotten

Pass 3 Dec 2010 85,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 85,657 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 79,495 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 65,290 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 55,044 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 43,739 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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W987 NRA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W987 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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W987 NRA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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