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A16 TAD

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,566 mi
Last recorded97,566 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 TAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 97,566 miles

offside front coil spring corroded

oil leaks

Pass 22 Nov 2010 95,350 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 87,203 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 78,565 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 69,509 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 69,509 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 60,819 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Nov 2006 60,819 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (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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A16 TAD is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A16 TAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 TAD registered?

A16 TAD is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is A16 TAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 TAD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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