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L999 TDS

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

261,730 mi
Last recorded261,730 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL999 TDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 261,730 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 261,393 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 259,499 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 252,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 249,365 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

rear chassis rails slight corrosion.

Fail 14 Jun 2018 249,365 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

rear chassis rails slight corrosion.

Pass 6 May 2017 246,186 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 243,699 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 242,979 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 239,697 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 229,529 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 218,622 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 209,715 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 200,395 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 189,845 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 177,557 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 167,308 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 144,449 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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L999 TDS is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 L999 TDS, 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 L999 TDS registered?

L999 TDS is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 October 1999.

Is L999 TDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L999 TDS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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