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A13 KWJ

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

151,314 mi
Last recorded151,314 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 KWJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 151,314 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2026 151,302 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2025 145,259 miles

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 145,259 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 137,636 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 137,626 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 51% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2023 132,846 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front and n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle stabiliser bushes worn

Pass 2 Apr 2022 125,494 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 119,693 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 116,561 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 114,779 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 113,182 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 113,182 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 108,781 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 103,456 miles

front crossmember corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2014 99,690 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 95,880 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 95,870 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside hub, clip detatched near abs ring. requires investigation.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 92,387 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rust on front coil springs and chassis

Pass 22 Sep 2011 88,864 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 87,688 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both side steps corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2009 85,925 miles

Both side steps excessive corrosion

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 85,900 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both side steps excessive corrosion

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 83,936 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 83,936 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 79,187 miles

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

slight leak from steering box

Pass 12 Jul 2005 60,323 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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A13 KWJ is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 A13 KWJ, 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 A13 KWJ registered?

A13 KWJ is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 May 1999.

Is A13 KWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 KWJ shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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