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A9 XDX

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

163,734 mi
Last recorded163,734 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 XDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 163,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

items fitted to roof all secure

Pass 1 May 2019 162,016 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Apr 2018 155,926 miles

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Apr 2018 155,759 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 147,843 miles

Ball joint has slight play Nearside & offside front - rear steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Central Brake light not working

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Front steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Fuel tank strap bracket corroded - but fuel tank still secure

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 147,699 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Under wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Under wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Ball joint has slight play Nearside & offside front - rear steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Central Brake light not working

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Front steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Fuel tank strap bracket corroded - but fuel tank still secure

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 142,885 miles

Both front tyres ageing/cracking on outer sidewall

Front Lower cross member corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre ageing/cracking

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Nearside & offside (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 142,885 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Upper shock absorber area (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Both front tyres ageing/cracking on outer sidewall

Front Lower cross member corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre ageing/cracking

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Nearside & offside (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 138,712 miles

advise oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2014 136,027 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 134,581 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 132,637 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 123,615 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 117,864 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 109,065 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 101,073 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 101,061 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 93,497 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 82,037 miles

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

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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A9 XDX is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A9 XDX, 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 A9 XDX registered?

A9 XDX is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 June 1999.

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