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K148 FEW

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,841 mi
Last recorded127,841 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK148 FEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2014 127,841 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 124,743 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

rear bump stops missing. rear chassis corroding badly.

lpg pipes insecure.

Fail 11 Oct 2013 124,743 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

rear bump stops missing. rear chassis corroding badly.

lpg pipes insecure.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 123,263 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 120,169 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wiper blades split but still clearing the screen

nail in the nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2010 115,703 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 115,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 108,709 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 99,026 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 74,476 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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K148 FEW is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K148 FEW, 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 K148 FEW registered?

K148 FEW is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 October 1999.

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