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L13 ROJ

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,780 mi
Last recorded135,780 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 ROJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2015 135,780 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2015 135,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 128,042 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 120,778 miles

Both rear shockers have reduced damping effect

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Wipers work but when switch off they dont stop in there natural position but ok at the time of test.

play in centre rear suspension componet but ok at the time of test.

Fail 9 Jul 2013 120,778 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both rear shockers have reduced damping effect

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Wipers work but when switch off they dont stop in there natural position but ok at the time of test.

play in centre rear suspension componet but ok at the time of test.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 112,212 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 106,316 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel filter housing slightly damp. poss. leak? at rear of car.

Fail 23 Jun 2011 106,316 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel filter housing slightly damp. poss. leak? at rear of car.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 101,239 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight knock from steering wheel area

suspect leak at fuel filter- advise to further investigate

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 24 Jun 2010 101,239 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

slight knock from steering wheel area

suspect leak at fuel filter- advise to further investigate

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2009 95,441 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 86,387 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 86,280 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 79,048 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2006 69,203 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 68,881 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Intermediate drop arm cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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L13 ROJ is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L13 ROJ, 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 L13 ROJ registered?

L13 ROJ is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is L13 ROJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L13 ROJ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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