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A6 PDO

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,984 mi
Last recorded144,984 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 PDO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 144,984 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 144,984 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 137,520 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 127,596 miles

n.s.r.seat removed at time of test

Pass 20 May 2010 122,585 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

fluid leak on active torsion bar system

Fail 19 May 2010 122,585 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

fluid leak on active torsion bar system

Fail 26 Apr 2010 122,485 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

all tyres nearing wear limits.

Pass 10 Apr 2009 112,915 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 112,788 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 103,852 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 103,852 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 91,339 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 88,277 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 77,615 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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A6 PDO is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A6 PDO, 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 A6 PDO registered?

A6 PDO is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 November 1999.

Is A6 PDO safe to buy?

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