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L40 LME

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,833 mi
Last recorded150,833 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 150,833 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front tie bar bush worn.

Pass 17 Oct 2024 141,238 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

fumes in cab.

Pass 18 Oct 2023 137,674 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 136,349 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 134,986 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 131,684 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 131,680 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 126,075 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 120,179 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 117,491 miles

Central Outer Body has slight corrosion both outer sills coroded (6.1.B.2)

number plates have colour in letters

Pass 26 Jul 2016 114,428 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 111,643 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 109,522 miles

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

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

dampness in area of steering box

Pass 8 Nov 2013 107,842 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2013 107,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2012 102,148 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2012 102,148 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2011 93,923 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2011 93,923 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2010 86,088 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 86,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 77,324 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 77,324 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2008 68,996 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 60,658 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 60,474 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 52,019 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 84,313 miles

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

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

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

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

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 LME is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 LME, 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 L40 LME registered?

L40 LME is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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