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BIG 8831

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,403 mi
Last recorded111,403 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 8831
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2025 111,403 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in under seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 101,205 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 99,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 91,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 90,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 90,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2017 90,183 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 89,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 88,944 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 84,448 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 76,166 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 72,284 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 61,960 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 55,330 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 48,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 39,082 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 28,518 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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BIG 8831 is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BIG 8831, 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 BIG 8831 registered?

BIG 8831 is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is BIG 8831 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 8831 shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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