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3305 JW

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

171,111 mi
Last recorded171,111 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3305 JW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 171,111 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all 4 coil springs in a rusty condition

Pass 31 Dec 2024 170,350 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 170,161 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under chassis covered in surface rust

Pass 5 Feb 2022 168,707 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 160,507 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2020 160,103 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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 Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 155,976 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 152,213 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion near mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 151,992 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 151,992 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 151,607 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 151,607 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2015 151,356 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 32,255 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 146,965 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 141,972 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 137,802 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2011 137,802 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 133,522 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 127,980 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 122,808 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 115,183 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 114,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 100,232 miles

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

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

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

Rear 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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3305 JW is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1999 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 120,669 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 3305 JW, 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 27 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 3305 JW registered?

3305 JW is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 April 1999.

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