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45 CAN

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,809 mi
Last recorded147,809 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration45 CAN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 147,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 146,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 146,183 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 146,181 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 143,520 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 143,473 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 139,985 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 139,965 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 136,290 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 132,414 miles

Handbrake lever nearing limit of travel

Pass 25 Jun 2018 127,973 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 127,930 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 123,738 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 123,735 miles

Fuel system component leaking under engine bay (7.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 118,870 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 114,787 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 112,457 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 109,501 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 107,050 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 103,668 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 101,354 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 101,274 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2009 97,198 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 92,637 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 89,018 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 81,109 miles

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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45 CAN is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 45 CAN, 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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45 CAN is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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The MOT history for 45 CAN shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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