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BJZ 2824

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

144,297 mi
Last recorded144,297 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJZ 2824
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 144,297 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

underside off vehicle undersealed

Pass 21 Mar 2024 143,492 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut cone (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut cone (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

under vehicle underseild

Pass 22 Mar 2023 142,953 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersield (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut cone (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 142,938 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring top cone (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 141,487 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 139,632 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 138,584 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 135,384 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 131,896 miles

Front bolt on cross member corroded

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 129,310 miles

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

corrosion on chassis/body

Fail 9 Mar 2017 129,254 miles

Fuel system component leaking rear of engine (7.2.3)

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

corrosion on chassis/body

Pass 21 Mar 2016 126,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play FRONT TRACK ROD END (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 126,165 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings WHEEL ARCH TO FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play FRONT TRACK ROD END (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 123,678 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 120,088 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 115,834 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 111,219 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 106,609 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 99,572 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 92,297 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 84,954 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 76,101 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 65,476 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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BJZ 2824 is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BJZ 2824, 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 BJZ 2824 registered?

BJZ 2824 is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for BJZ 2824 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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