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L16 PRE

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,197 mi
Last recorded160,197 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 PRE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2023 160,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 159,349 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 158,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 157,315 miles

slight corrosion to o/s/r chassis

Pass 27 Jun 2018 157,123 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

Pass 3 Mar 2017 156,645 miles

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 11 Feb 2016 155,004 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 151,099 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 148,920 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 143,116 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 135,457 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 122,637 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 110,109 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 106,460 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 101,835 miles

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2007 96,999 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 90,348 miles

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

very slight lift in both steering drag link end joints

Pass 8 Jun 2005 84,833 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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L16 PRE is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L16 PRE, 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 L16 PRE registered?

L16 PRE is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is L16 PRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L16 PRE shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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