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L44 GND

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,051 mi
Last recorded214,051 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 GND
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2016 214,051 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control body mounting (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 206,199 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 206,190 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 201,639 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 195,457 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 182,553 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 171,695 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 10 May 2011 171,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 156,779 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 156,776 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 142,194 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Pass 20 Mar 2008 126,257 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 126,245 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 103,790 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 81,242 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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L44 GND is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L44 GND, 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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L44 GND is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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