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S409 DWU

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,779 mi
Last recorded135,779 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS409 DWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 135,779 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 135,779 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 135,369 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 129,234 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 122,093 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 116,544 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 104,783 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 104,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 73,789 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 87,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly 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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S409 DWU is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S409 DWU, 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

How do I check the history of S409 DWU?

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What year was S409 DWU registered?

S409 DWU is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 January 1999.

Is S409 DWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S409 DWU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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