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912 MPX

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

140,914 mi
Last recorded140,914 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration912 MPX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 140,914 miles

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

Rust hole in offside front inner wheel arch but not in a prescribed area

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 140,907 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 137,719 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020
Pass 8 Apr 2020 130,744 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 127,174 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 124,664 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 121,792 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 121,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Propshaft universal joint worn Front shaft rear U/J ()

Windscreen cracked N/S lower corner

Pass 21 Jul 2015 117,719 miles

N/S Lower screen cracked

Corrosion to rear chassis

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 117,682 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Chassis in poor corroded condition

Lift noted in O/S Front swivel joints

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

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

Windscreen cracked N/S lower corner

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 112,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 106,275 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 106,275 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 106,261 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

N/S/F Roadspring broken at base advise att

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

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

Suspension warning light on

TC light on

slight distortion felt at O/S/F brake

Pass 18 Jun 2011 105,913 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 102,224 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 94,601 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 90,020 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 83,139 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 74,798 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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912 MPX is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 912 MPX, 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 912 MPX registered?

912 MPX is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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