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ALZ 2991

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,064 mi
Last recorded84,064 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 2991
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 84,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 83,196 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SLIGHT SURFACE CORRSION TO SEVERAL AREAS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 80,395 miles

advise front lower ball joint boots starting to split

advise oil leak from front of vehicle

Fail 8 Sep 2021 80,398 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure tail pipe support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

advise front lower ball joint boots starting to split

advise oil leak from front of vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2020 78,074 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 77,995 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 77,995 miles

Emissions not tested engine overheating with lamda fault (7.3.A.1)

Power steering inoperative no fluid in system (2.3.3a)

advise both rear chassi arms very rusty

advise have brakes inspected

Pass 21 Jul 2015 77,795 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

both rear tyres chopping out

Pass 10 Jul 2014 75,875 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 73,533 miles

n/s/r light has a bulb not working

Pass 18 Jul 2012 70,220 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 70,136 miles

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

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

rear fuel pipes corrodded

Pass 15 Jul 2011 67,782 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 64,600 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 64,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 61,405 miles

heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Aug 2008 52,423 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 45,155 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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ALZ 2991 is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 ALZ 2991, 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 ALZ 2991 registered?

ALZ 2991 is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is ALZ 2991 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 2991 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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