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B6 GYS

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

218,581 mi
Last recorded218,581 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 GYS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 218,581 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 206,378 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 192,281 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 181,715 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 181,714 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

t/c/light on.high level brake light not working.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 169,209 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 169,142 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2008 162,765 miles

see checklist 527689

Pass 22 Feb 2007 147,580 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 125,440 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 125,361 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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B6 GYS is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B6 GYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B6 GYS registered?

B6 GYS is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is B6 GYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 GYS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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