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41 HFJ

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,924 mi
Last recorded137,924 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration41 HFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 137,924 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Underneath Of Vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 137,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Underneath Of Vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 137,728 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Of Underbody and Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 137,728 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Of Underbody and Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 137,482 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 136,991 miles

slight play in steering column

Fail 6 Mar 2023 136,934 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around top shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 136,670 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 136,670 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 136,053 miles

Excessive chassis corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2020 135,656 miles

Excessive chassis corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2020 135,645 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively And offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Excessive chassis corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2019 134,810 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 134,810 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 133,328 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt And lower (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension hydraulic damper pipes excessive corrosion and leaking slightly.

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 133,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt And lower (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension hydraulic damper pipes excessive corrosion and leaking slightly.

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 131,598 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

chassis corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2016 129,117 miles

all tyres on twi advise replacement

fuel filter damp advise inspection

Pass 26 Mar 2015 127,737 miles

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

all tyres low and worn on edges

fuel filter damp

slight leak from suspension pump

Pass 3 Apr 2014 126,399 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 123,944 miles

front shock lower bushes splitting

Pass 28 Mar 2012 121,371 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 643,790 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010

Nail in nearside front tyre

drivers seat has play in runners

Fail 12 Apr 2010

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

drivers seat has play in runners

Pass 8 Apr 2009 117,079 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 117,079 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 111,787 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 101,506 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2006 101,342 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 94,640 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2005 93,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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41 HFJ is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 41 HFJ, 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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41 HFJ is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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