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LIG 7655

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

244,917 mi
Last recorded244,917 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIG 7655
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 244,917 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 244,994 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 237,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges and perishing

chassis corroding

offside rear tyre perishing slightly

offside windscreen cracked, not affecting drivers view

steering column has slight play

Fail 8 Jan 2018 237,096 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure strap insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

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 Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges and perishing

chassis corroding

offside rear tyre perishing slightly

offside windscreen cracked, not affecting drivers view

steering column has slight play

Pass 14 Oct 2016 230,527 miles

offside windscreen cracked

rear chassis corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2016 230,527 miles

Fuel system component leaking underbonnet (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings shocker mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside windscreen cracked

rear chassis corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 224,972 miles

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

offside windscreen cracked

steering coloumn top bush has slight play

underbody corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2015 224,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

offside windscreen cracked

steering coloumn top bush has slight play

underbody corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2014 219,155 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear chassis legs cracking and corroding

steering wheel height adjuster has slight play

Fail 30 Oct 2014 219,155 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear chassis legs cracking and corroding

steering wheel height adjuster has slight play

Pass 5 Dec 2013 213,942 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2012 209,593 miles

Fluid suspension components damaged, corroded, etc. Unable to test until system re-connected. Numerous defects thought likley.

Front reg plate de-laminating

Localised corrosion

Offside front brakes wearing low

Oil/fluid leaks- various

Power steering reservoir/area sweating

Slight play in upper steering column/area

Stability control light on

Unable to fully view all brakes for wear etc

active rear ARB & pump removed, standard rear ARB fitted.

Fail 28 Nov 2012 209,593 miles

Fluid suspension unit inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fluid suspension components damaged, corroded, etc. Unable to test until system re-connected. Numerous defects thought likley.

Front reg plate de-laminating

Localised corrosion

Offside front brakes wearing low

Oil/fluid leaks- various

Power steering reservoir/area sweating

Slight play in upper steering column/area

Stability control light on

Unable to fully view all brakes for wear etc

Vehicle self-locks!

Pass 24 Nov 2011 204,446 miles

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

front bumper / wheel arch trim damaged

rear chassis corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2010 195,174 miles

oil leak on gear box

slight leak on steering rack

Fail 14 Dec 2010 195,174 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak on gear box

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 9 Dec 2009 178,710 miles

slight engine & gearbox oil leaks

Fail 9 Dec 2009 178,710 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight engine & gearbox oil leaks

Pass 12 Dec 2008 161,601 miles

rear bump stops missing

slight engine & gearbox oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2008 161,601 miles

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

rear bump stops missing

slight engine & gearbox oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2007 143,505 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 129,902 miles

slight leak on steering box & power steering pump or pipe union leak

Pass 10 Dec 2005 120,052 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 120,052 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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LIG 7655 is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LIG 7655, 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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LIG 7655 is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 March 1999.

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