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X823 NUA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,245 mi
Last recorded155,245 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX823 NUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 155,245 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive all the usual land rover leaks from all the usual places as fitted by the factory. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 143,778 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive all the usual land rover leaks from all the usual places as fitted by the factory. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 135,504 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 131,996 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 129,120 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2022 129,116 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2022 128,526 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jul 2021 124,004 miles

Slight play in nearside drag link end

Pass 9 Jul 2020 122,456 miles

Centre stop light not working

Slight blow from exhaust manifold

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 122,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

ACE light on

Centre stop light not working

Slight blow from exhaust manifold

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 152,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s and n/s rear chassis legs are corroded

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 13 Jul 2017 152,585 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s and n/s rear chassis legs are corroded

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Jun 2013 144,137 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to front bumper

Fail 24 Jun 2013 144,137 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to front bumper

Pass 29 Jun 2012 137,772 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre getting close to limit

slight damage to front bumper

Fail 29 Jun 2012 137,772 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre getting close to limit

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 29 Jun 2011 129,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear brake has slight bind.

Pass 5 May 2010 123,218 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 123,163 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 115,724 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 106,080 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 98,729 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 98,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 95,890 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres getting low † 255/55x16h

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

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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X823 NUA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 X823 NUA, 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 X823 NUA registered?

X823 NUA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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