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B17 NJL

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

191,676 mi
Last recorded191,676 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 NJL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 191,676 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 188,781 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 188,775 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 188,115 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective joint corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective mount corroded off but system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive hydraulic leak but not excessive from active cornering hose/pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 13 Feb 2023 188,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective joint corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective mount corroded off but system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive hydraulic leak but not excessive from active cornering hose/pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Feb 2022 187,671 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting/support corroded and broken but system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective to rear joint corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight weep from active cornering hose/pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 186,281 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective to rear joint corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing slight corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 185,575 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box/transfer box oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 181,074 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 175,071 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 169,875 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 163,223 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 156,770 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 149,796 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 149,796 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 140,506 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 140,487 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 134,682 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 131,387 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 129,504 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 9 Oct 2008 123,292 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 117,986 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 109,311 miles

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

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

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

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

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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B17 NJL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 B17 NJL, 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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B17 NJL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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