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BCZ 7776

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,401 mi
Last recorded175,401 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 7776
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 175,401 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 174,004 miles

rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2018 171,913 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis showing signs of corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 171,822 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis showing signs of corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 169,009 miles

Body has slight corrosion various places (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box area (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 165,598 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 163,404 miles

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

engine oil leak

transfer box oil leak

various redundant brake pipes left in place (front/rear along chassis and across rear)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 159,489 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 154,372 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 149,862 miles

chasis showing corrosion

n.s.f brake hose ferrules showing corrosion

oil leak around n.s.r brake stone gaurd

rear axle watts linkage showing wear

rear brake disc faces showing corrosion

slight wear in o.s.r anti roll bar link

Pass 11 Feb 2011 141,553 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 141,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 122,087 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 122,087 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear chassis legs both sides getting weak

Pass 4 Feb 2009 114,656 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 114,654 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 105,616 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 105,616 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 94,123 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 81,127 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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BCZ 7776 is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BCZ 7776, 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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BCZ 7776 is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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