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L80 CJB

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

148,531 mi
Last recorded148,531 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 CJB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 148,531 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 146,854 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 146,824 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 145,468 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 144,085 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 142,618 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 141,098 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 139,929 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and front bumper support bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 138,315 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 133,563 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 130,237 miles

Nearside Rear reflector broken

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis near tow eye (6.1.B.2)

front lower cross member corroded, not structural

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 21 Mar 2017 130,237 miles

Nearside Rear reflector broken

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis near tow eye (6.1.B.2)

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

front lower cross member corroded, not structural

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 29 Feb 2016 123,380 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 118,890 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 116,410 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 113,404 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 108,341 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 108,311 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 102,955 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 95,332 miles

Both n/s/f & n/s/r seatbelts unable to check due to child seats fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2009 95,332 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

N/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 3 Dec 2008 87,218 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 79,295 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 71,309 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 63,116 miles

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

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

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

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

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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L80 CJB is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 L80 CJB, 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 L80 CJB registered?

L80 CJB is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 December 1999.

Is L80 CJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L80 CJB shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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