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A3 UKF

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

211,622 mi
Last recorded211,622 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 UKF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 211,622 miles

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

brake pedal pad worn clutch pad missing

Fail 14 Jan 2016 211,622 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

brake pedal pad worn clutch pad missing

Pass 21 Jan 2015 205,356 miles

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

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

underbody snow covered preventing full inspection

Pass 24 Jan 2014 197,699 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 191,832 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 191,815 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 186,272 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 186,272 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 179,465 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S/F TYRE HAS SLIGHT CUT NO CORDS SHOWING AT THIS TIME

Fail 6 Jan 2011 179,460 miles

Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S/F TYRE HAS SLIGHT CUT NO CORDS SHOWING AT THIS TIME

Pass 3 Sep 2009 164,227 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 164,227 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 154,972 miles

oil leak on off side front of engine bay

twin metal radiator pipes at bottom of radiator are showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Feb 2007 129,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 129,615 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 118,359 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 118,358 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A3 UKF is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A3 UKF, 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 A3 UKF registered?

A3 UKF is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is A3 UKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 UKF shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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