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S46 MSA

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

192,346 mi
Last recorded192,346 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS46 MSA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 192,346 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 188,985 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 188,861 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 185,314 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 174,230 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 174,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 164,196 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 164,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 150,848 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front wipers poor

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 149,189 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 146,972 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 138,977 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 131,539 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 121,323 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 121,323 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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S46 MSA is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S46 MSA, 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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What year was S46 MSA registered?

S46 MSA is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S46 MSA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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