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L40 BAJ

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,436 mi
Last recorded142,436 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 BAJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2012 142,436 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 142,436 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 138,038 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear chassis corroded slightly

Pass 1 Nov 2011 138,038 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear chassis corroded slightly

Pass 26 Aug 2009 113,188 miles

Both windscreen wiper blades deteriorated,offside close to failure.

Chassis corroding at rear.

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

Rearmost bush of offside front radius arm deteriorated.

Water in offside front indicator.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 94,183 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 84,719 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 73,004 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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L40 BAJ is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L40 BAJ, 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 L40 BAJ registered?

L40 BAJ is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 March 1999.

Is L40 BAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 BAJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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