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B17 LYG

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

157,961 mi
Last recorded157,961 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 LYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 157,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 155,341 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 151,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 146,642 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 142,033 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 136,475 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

minor oil leak

Pass 16 May 2016 133,372 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES WORN

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X4 (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 May 2016 133,372 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES WORN

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X4 (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2015 128,340 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 115,162 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 105,097 miles

both rear tyres approaching tread bar indicaters and slight perishing

n/s/f front steering ball joint has slight play

o/s/f outer cv gaiter weaping grease

o/s/f steering ball joint has slight play

Fail 13 May 2013 105,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres approaching tread bar indicaters and slight perishing

n/s/f front steering ball joint has slight play

o/s/f outer cv gaiter weaping grease

o/s/f steering ball joint has slight play

Pass 15 May 2012 101,681 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 91,291 miles

fuel tank appears to have a slight weap

offside front tyre has a cut in the wall but is not showing any ply or cord

Pass 21 Jun 2010 89,344 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 86,905 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 82,668 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 75,854 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 67,310 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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B17 LYG 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 89.5%.

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 B17 LYG, 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 B17 LYG registered?

B17 LYG is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is B17 LYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 LYG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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