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A8 KNL

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,579 mi
Last recorded123,579 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 KNL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 123,579 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 123,356 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 120,876 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 120,876 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 111,428 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 100,611 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 74,581 miles

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 30 Aug 2005 65,021 miles

slight leak from steering box.

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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A8 KNL is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A8 KNL, 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 A8 KNL registered?

A8 KNL is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is A8 KNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 KNL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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