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L12 JBL

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

161,208 mi
Last recorded161,208 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 JBL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 161,208 miles

Corrosion underside of the vehicle and some suspension components.

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 160,188 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 148,907 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 135,321 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 122,714 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 114,447 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2017 106,145 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 108,237 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 101,250 miles

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

historic oil leaks under vehicle

Fail 28 Oct 2014 101,250 miles

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

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

historic oil leaks under vehicle

Pass 16 Oct 2013 99,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 96,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 94,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 2 Oct 2010 91,195 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 86,608 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 82,974 miles

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

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

poss slight leak steering box arm

Pass 13 Jun 2007 78,358 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 71,391 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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L12 JBL is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 L12 JBL, 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 L12 JBL registered?

L12 JBL is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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