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L9 KVS

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

133,387 mi
Last recorded133,387 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 KVS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 133,387 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 133,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 129,368 miles

Brake pipes covered in protective coating

Brake pipes covered in protective coating

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 15 Aug 2017 129,234 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Centre of chassis both sides seriously weakened (6.1.B.2)

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings At tow eye (6.1.B.2)

Suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 121,895 miles

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

Offside suspension pipes corroded front to rear

Fail 6 Aug 2016 121,855 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside suspension pipes corroded front to rear

Pass 27 Feb 2015 116,362 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 113,807 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 116,676 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 106,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 106,384 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 106,201 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

exhaust badly corroded hanger brocken off

oil leak rear diff

parts off interior missing

rear brakes badly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2011 95,761 miles

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

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

advise slite leek at steering box

Pass 6 Aug 2010 88,890 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise front number plate

advise n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

advise oil leek at steering box

advise rear tyres cracking

Fail 5 Aug 2010 88,890 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

advise front number plate

advise n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

advise oil leek at steering box

advise rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 May 2009 78,016 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 77,851 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front to rear and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2008 67,422 miles

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

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

nearside headlamp slightly loose at top

Pass 23 Mar 2007 50,855 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 50,545 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front number plate cracked but unlikely to be misread or fall off

rear tyres wearing unevenly and approaching wear indicators in middle of tread

Fail 8 Mar 2007 50,182 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 40,689 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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L9 KVS is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 L9 KVS, 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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L9 KVS is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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