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ARB 29

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 4598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

56,890 mi
Last recorded56,890 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARB 29
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 56,890 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 56,530 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 55,078 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 53,871 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 52,532 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 152,437 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 144,013 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 144,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 138,094 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 130,763 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 127,218 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 121,373 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 121,372 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside front brake back plate corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2010 112,861 miles

under-body surface corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2009 104,459 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 104,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 95,820 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 91,904 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 91,904 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

service brake requirements only just met

Pass 17 May 2006 82,583 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 82,583 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 May 2005 73,242 miles
Fail 20 May 2005 72,992 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

gearbox cooler pipes leaking

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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ARB 29 is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 4,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ARB 29, 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 ARB 29 registered?

ARB 29 is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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