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85 DPF

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,595 mi
Last recorded43,595 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration85 DPF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 43,595 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 43,583 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 42,263 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 42,241 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 42,241 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 42,094 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 41,748 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 41,393 miles

O/S/F Fluid Suspension Pipes Starting To Corrode. x4

Rear Wiper Blade Badly Split

Fail 14 Dec 2011 41,393 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Wiper Blade Badly Split

Fail 17 Dec 2010 40,954 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 40,954 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2009 38,665 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2008 36,472 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 34,917 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 32,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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85 DPF is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 85 DPF, 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 85 DPF registered?

85 DPF is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 December 1999.

Is 85 DPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 85 DPF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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