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K888 DHS

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

131,060 mi
Last recorded131,060 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK888 DHS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 131,060 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 128,744 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 127,214 miles

full chassis showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2024 127,214 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

full chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2023 126,435 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 124,644 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 123,460 miles

underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2020 122,568 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2019 121,287 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2018 118,432 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 115,114 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 111,909 miles

Chassis is corroded

Nearside Front Driveshaft seal is leaking

Pass 8 Sep 2015 109,115 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 109,115 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 105,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 102,297 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 97,892 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 94,969 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 86,986 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 78,802 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 78,802 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 67,950 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 58,540 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 48,606 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 38,188 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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K888 DHS is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 K888 DHS, 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 K888 DHS registered?

K888 DHS is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is K888 DHS safe to buy?

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