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X761 NSS

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,776 mi
Last recorded158,776 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX761 NSS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 158,776 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded all four of them. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 157,569 miles

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four (5.2.3 (f))

areas of general corrosion

underside of Vehicle undersealed

Pass 22 May 2017 154,672 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 149,067 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 149,051 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 142,644 miles

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

anti roll bar hydraulic assist leaking

Pass 29 Sep 2013
Pass 10 Oct 2012 127,550 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 125,186 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 122,389 miles

offside front wheelrim dented

Fail 12 Nov 2010 122,389 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

offside front wheelrim dented

Pass 22 Sep 2009 107,459 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 92,066 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 92,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 74,148 miles

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

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

Rear Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 47,993 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres have cuts on sidewall not enough to reach ply

power steering box sweating

tyre pressures allround low

Pass 5 Aug 2005 45,238 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 45,238 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake disc rusty

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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X761 NSS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X761 NSS, 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 X761 NSS registered?

X761 NSS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X761 NSS safe to buy?

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