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X846 NSL

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,177 mi
Last recorded175,177 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX846 NSL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 175,177 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 166,072 miles

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

both rear brake back plates missing

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 22 Dec 2016 166,072 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear brake back plates missing

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 14 Jan 2016 164,056 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2016 164,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2015 157,395 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 150,167 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 133,373 miles

both front shocks lower bushes split

osr brake guard corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2013 133,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

both front shocks lower bushes split

osr brake guard corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2012 124,003 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front shocker lower bushes split

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre has a nail in tread

rear suspension leveling cylinder has a slight leak

Fail 9 Jan 2012 124,000 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front shocker lower bushes split

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre has a nail in tread

rear suspension leveling cylinder has a slight leak

Pass 21 Dec 2010 115,681 miles

osr chassis leg first skin cracked

Fail 20 Dec 2010 115,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osr chassis leg first skin cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2009 105,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front radiator crossmember corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2008 96,605 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 96,601 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2007 88,459 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 79,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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X846 NSL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X846 NSL, 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 X846 NSL registered?

X846 NSL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 November 2000.

Is X846 NSL safe to buy?

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