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B5 GWS

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

76,861 mi
Last recorded76,861 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 GWS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 76,861 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 76,371 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 75,532 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 75,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 73,809 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 72,644 miles

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

Rear chassis corroding

Fail 10 Aug 2020 72,642 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear chassis corroding

Pass 23 Aug 2019 71,831 miles

AIR SUSPENSION PIPES CORRODED

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 FRONT TO REAR AT FRONT [ ABS UNIT TO FLEXY ON CHASSIS] (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

N/S/F FOG LIGHT OUT

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 71,829 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING BY ABS UNIT (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength HOLE RUSTED IN N/S/R TOP SHOCK MOUNT BRACKET (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

AIR SUSPENSION PIPES CORRODED

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 FRONT TO REAR AT FRONT [ ABS UNIT TO FLEXY ON CHASSIS] (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

N/S/F FOG LIGHT OUT

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 69,788 miles

N/S/F + O/S/F BOTTOM SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES POOR

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive HALF SHAFT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

n/s + o/s chassis corroded

n/s/f inner wing corroded

o/s/r suspension leveling sensor link broken

Fail 22 Aug 2018 69,786 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

N/S/F + O/S/F BOTTOM SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES POOR

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive HALF SHAFT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

n/s + o/s chassis corroded

n/s/f inner wing corroded

o/s/r suspension leveling sensor link broken

Pass 7 Aug 2017 68,353 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Oil leak ()

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2016 65,451 miles

Nearside Rear half shaft oil seal slight oil leak not affecting brake performance

Fail 23 Aug 2016 65,441 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear half shaft oil seal slight oil leak not affecting brake performance

Pass 24 Aug 2015 63,435 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 60,691 miles

front bumper support bracket badly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2013 57,941 miles

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

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

front bumper support rail corroded

n/s/f wheel bearing has some noise[change asap]

Fail 7 Aug 2013 57,941 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front bumper support rail corroded

n/s/f wheel bearing has some noise[change asap]

Pass 31 Jul 2012 55,892 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s and n/s chassis legs corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2011 52,286 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 52,286 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear step corroded

steering arm ball joint worn

o/s and n/s chassis legs corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 50,867 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake warning light on

n/s/f tyre underinflatted

o/s/r and n/s/r chassis rails corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2009 49,441 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 46,770 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

smokey emmisions

Pass 10 Aug 2007 44,905 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 41,662 miles

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

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

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

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

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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B5 GWS is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 B5 GWS, 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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B5 GWS is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for B5 GWS shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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